Denver, Colorado – Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across the I-25 corridor and eastern plains late Sunday, bringing damaging wind gusts and large hail through the evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, storms may begin to intensify after 2 p.m., peaking during the late afternoon and evening. A hazardous weather outlook remains in effect for much of north and northeast Colorado—including Denver, Boulder, Larimer, Weld, and Elbert counties—until early Monday. Gusts could exceed 60 mph, with a slight chance of overnight storms continuing into Monday morning across the far eastern plains.
Denver could see showers after 3 p.m. Sunday, with temperatures near 81°F and southeast winds increasing into the evening. Spotter activation is expected along the I-25 corridor due to the threat of large hail and damaging winds.
Travelers should avoid exposed roadways during active storm periods and secure outdoor items. Power outages and tree damage are possible in hard-hit areas. Monday and Tuesday will be warm but unsettled, with afternoon storm chances continuing into the July Fourth holiday.
Warnings may be reissued Monday if storm risk persists or expands into central counties.
🌤 FIVE-DAY COLORADO WEATHER OUTLOOK:
- Monday: Partly sunny, 30% chance of afternoon storms. High near 81°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, 30% storm chance. Hot, high near 90°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, hot, high near 94°F.
- Thursday: Afternoon storms possible. High near 93°F.
- Friday: Continued storm chances, high near 87°F.
