Denver, Colorado – Severe thunderstorms could hammer the Denver metro and much of northeastern Colorado through 9 p.m. Sunday, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and sudden downpours to millions in the region.
According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now active for 14 counties, including Adams, Arapahoe, Larimer, Weld, and Broomfield. The primary threats include hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. The watch extends eastward to the Nebraska border, covering counties like Logan, Phillips, and Sedgwick.
Urban areas such as Denver and Boulder may see brief but intense storms capable of downing tree limbs and disrupting power. Rural stretches of I-76 and US-34 could become hazardous during peak storm activity. Residents should move indoors at the first sign of lightning and secure outdoor items prone to wind damage.
This round of storms follows a week of unseasonably hot, dry conditions across Colorado’s Front Range. Local emergency management agencies urge residents to remain weather-aware, monitor alerts, and avoid travel during severe cells.
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. MDT, with additional warnings possible as the system moves east overnight.
