DENVER (KDVR) — FOX31 Meteorologist Jessica Lebel has issued a Pinpoint Weather Alert for Saturday as winds could reach up to 80 mph along the Front Range.
UPDATE: A compilation of pictures around the Denver Metro area show the extent of damage the storm caused.
Here are the latest updates and photos on what we’re seeing across Colorado:
9 p.m.
This photo was submitted from Aurora. The top of a pine tree was completely blown off from the wind.
8:20 p.m.
Denver Fire said they responded to a report of a person pinned by a tree at 2700 block of South Quitman.
8:16 p.m.
We’re seeing more damage to cars in the Highlands in Denver.
8 p.m.
Meteorologist Jessica Lebel is extending the Pinpoint Weather Alert until 10:30 p.m. The storms have moved out, but winds are still strong on the eastern plains and there is still a lot of clean up and damage around town.
7 p.m.
Berthoud Fire says they had to make a dive rescue today at Carter Lake.
6:38 p.m.
More damage in South Denver.
6:35 p.m.
The owner of Azucar Bakery spoke with FOX31’s Nicole Fierro about a scary incident, where a billboard was taken down by wind and crushed cars and the business next door.
6:30 p.m.
Xcel says there are about 79,000 people in the Denver metro area that do not have power.
6:22 p.m.
FOX31’s Evan Kruegel took this video at Milan Place and Golden Court. A tree had fallen into a house.
6:12 p.m.
This photo was submitted by a viewer and was taken near Iliff and Xanadu in Aurora. Again, if your cars are on the street, make sure they’re far from trees!
6:10 p.m.
Wind so strong that it took down a billboard. Luckily, initial reports say no one has been hurt.
6:05 p.m.
Trees all around Colorado are being uprooted due to the strong winds. This was taken in Littleton.
6 p.m.
More fallen trees in Aurora – Use caution!
5:46 p.m.
Power lines down at South Estes Street between West Dartmouth and West Yale in Lakewood.
5:40 p.m.
Brighton, Colo. seeing some dark skies!
5:37 p.m.
A crazy photo captured by one of our viewers, Patrick, in Littleton. More tree damage.
5:22 p.m.
South Metro Fire Rescue is assisting residents with damage from thunderstorms that came through the area earlier.
5:16 p.m.
Aurora is also receiving several reports of trees down. Drive with caution!
5:12 p.m.
More trees being uprooted – this one submitted by a viewer in Littleton, Colo.
5:03 p.m.
Yes. This really did happen minutes ago in Foxfield, Colo.
5:00 p.m.
A viewer submitted this video as storms continue.
4:45 p.m.
Centennial seeing some wind and storm damage as well.
4:43 p.m.
Wind so strong that trees are being uprooted. A viewer submitted this from Highlands Ranch.
4:40 p.m.
WHOA! FOX31’s Greg Nieto snapped this photo near 42nd Avenue and Tennyson Street.
4:37 p.m.
Keep an eye out on your cars if you’re parked on the street! This was taken on Pearl Street between Alameda and Ellsworth.
4:30 p.m.
More outages around Denver – check out the reported outages from Xcel Energy.
4:25 p.m.
FOX31’s Evan Kruegel captured these photos at 35th Avenue and Vallejo Street. Additionally, it looks like some folks are without power in North Denver.
4:19 p.m.
DPD advising drivers to be safe – Several reports of debris in roadways around Denver.
4:10 p.m.
Wind has caused a tree to fall at 4th Avenue and Holly Street in Denver.
3:51 p.m.
If you’re traveling today – flight delays may be possible. DIA says check with your airline!
3:45 p.m.
Denver’s RiNo District seeing heavy rain.
3: 36 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the Front Range.
3:08 p.m.
Take a look at some of the strongest wind gusts we’ve seen thus far!