Updated 3:10 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Baca, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Prowers, Kiowa and Yuma counties until 10 p.m., according to a 2:45 p.m. update from the National Weather Service. Scattered hail up to tennis ball size and wind gusts up to 80 mph are likely. Tornadoes may be possible, NWS forecasters state.
Original reporting: Severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and a tornado are possible in Colorado’s northeast corner Sunday and isolated showers are expected in the mountains and Denver metro area, according to the National Weather Service.
Severe thunderstorms are possible in the eastern plains this afternoon, especially east of Sterling and Akron from 3 to 7 p.m. Hail larger than 2 inches in diameter with damaging wind greater than 60 mph, heavy rain and an isolated tornado is possible. Weak showers and thunderstorms are expected in north central and western Colorado, according to NWS forecasters.
The Denver metro area will be mostly sunny today with a high of 89 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms between 3 and 5 p.m., with wind gusts up to 23 mph, are possible. The low tonight will be around 52 degrees.
High temperatures in the Denver metro area are expected to continue for much of the week, with a high of 87 degrees Monday, 84 Tuesday and 91 Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms may return Thursday night and Friday, according to the NWS.
Thunderstorms are possible in portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Colorado Sunday. Storm may develop over the Raton Ridge this afternoon between noon and 1 p.m. and move east into portions of Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties. Severe storms, especially east of Eads, with hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter, 60 mph wind gusts, cloud to ground lightning and heavy rainfall may be possible.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms may continue along the mountains in portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Colorado through much of the week. Gusty winds and lightning may also be possible.
Very warm weather is expected to continue in northeast and north central Colorado throughout this week. Wednesday may be the hottest day of the week, with highs in the lower 90s for most of the plains and the Interstate 25 corridor. Showers and thunderstorms may be possible Monday night, with dry conditions through Thursday, according to NWS forecasters.
