Photos: Tornado at DIA — top Twitter pics

Yesterday, plenty of folks flying in and out of Colorado got an extended, close-up view of some tourist attractions that don't usually garner the attention they deserve: the restrooms at DIA. Yep, the area once known by locals as "Tornado Alley" played reluctant host to a twister that spared the...
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Yesterday, plenty of folks flying in and out of Colorado got an extended, close-up view of some tourist attractions that don’t usually garner the attention they deserve: the restrooms at DIA. Yep, the area once known by locals as “Tornado Alley” played reluctant host to a twister that spared the airport but caused plenty of anxiety, as travelers were forced to hunker down in designated shelters (and often flushable) shelters. The craziness was captured on Twitter. Look below to see the top Twitpics from the experience, complete with credit info and details. Continue for more top Twitter pics of the tornado at DIA. Continue for more top Twitter pics of the tornado at DIA. Continue for more top Twitter pics of the tornado at DIA.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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