Denver, Colorado – Strong thunderstorms are expected to slam the I-25 corridor and eastern Colorado plains this afternoon, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes through at least 8 p.m. Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, severe storms will develop along the Front Range mountains and rapidly move east, with the highest threat window between 2 and 8 p.m. Areas from Denver to Sterling may see hail up to 2 inches in diameter and wind gusts near 70 mph. Flash flooding is a major concern in low-lying and urban areas due to intense downpours.
Localized tornadoes can’t be ruled out, especially east of I-25 from Fort Morgan to Limon. Emergency officials advise limiting travel during peak storm hours and charging electronic devices in case of outages. Spotter activation is likely across affected counties including Douglas, Arapahoe, Elbert, and Weld.
Another round of storms is possible Wednesday afternoon, but with slightly lower severity. Clearer skies and drier conditions are forecast starting Thursday.
Warnings remain in effect through tonight. Stay alert to evolving conditions and updated advisories.
📅 Five-Day Colorado Weather Outlook
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high near 84°F. Severe weather likely.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with scattered storms, high near 82°F.
- Thursday: Sunny and dry, high of 87°F.
- Friday: Sunny, breezy, hotter with a high of 93°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance late. High around 93°F.
