
Winds gusting up to 107 mph in Colorado topple semi-trucks and rip off roofs
CNN
An intense storm system moving from the Rockies into the Plains is producing severe weather, tornadoes and extreme fire danger while also bringing widespread damaging winds on Wednesday.
Winds gusting up to 107 mph in Lamar, Colorado, have toppled semi-trucks, ripped off roofs, and toppled trees, according to Mayor Kirk Crespin.
"It's been an interesting day here in Lamar, and a record-breaking day for wind," he said. "Gusts have caused widespread damage."

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