SUMMARY: We traveled over 750 miles to northeastern Colorado and observed multiple storms on Monday. Initially forming near Denver airport around 3 PM MDT, the storms increased in intensity as they moved east-northeast, becoming severe with mid-level rotation and producing hail. We noticed cloud bases lowering over time and observed two short-lived gustnadoes. The storm reached its peak visual intensity with a rotating wall cloud and occasional funnel, but bases remained high. Near Yuma, CO, the storm produced baseball to softball-sized hail and hurricane-force wind gusts.

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SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, a homeowner was injured in a shooting after confronting suspects attempting to steal a vehicle around 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, on Bonita Drive. Detective Tommie Brown reported that several unidentified juveniles were involved and that one of them shot the homeowner in the stomach. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Jackson Police Department is working to identify and apprehend the suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact the JPD at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

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SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Expect another hot and sunny day with temperatures rising into the lower 90s. Overnight will be calm with mild temperatures in the mid-60s and partly cloudy skies. As the week progresses, the weather will stay hot in the 90s with increasing clouds and a chance of brief showers by Wednesday. Rain chances will further increase towards the end of the week and into Memorial Day weekend. Winds from the South will continue at 5-10 mph.

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