Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the state again this afternoon and evening with hail, gusty winds and heavy rainfall possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Storms are likely across northern, northeastern and north central Colorado. A few stronger storms may become severe with large hail, strong gusty winds and briefly heavy rainfall, according to the NWS. Warmer temperatures are expected across the Interstate 25 corridor with highs in the low to mid 90s.

An Ozone Action Day Alert is also in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor, from Douglas County to Larimer and Weld counties, including the Denver metro area, until 4 p.m. this afternoon, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Ozone concentrations are expected to reach an unhealthy level for sensitive groups today, especially in the western portion of the Front Range. Active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce outdoor physical activity.

Today will be partly sunny with a high of 94 degrees in the Denver metro area, according to the NWS. Showers and thunderstorms may be possible this afternoon with a 30% chance of precipitation, mainly after 2 p.m.

Storms may continue into the evening with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m., and a low of 65 degrees.

Monday will be partly sunny with a high of 91 degrees and a 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Monday night may dip to 60 degrees with wind gusts up to 18 mph.

Afternoon storms may continue for Denver on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a break from the rain on Independence Day, according to the NWS.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening for portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Colorado. Some storms may become strong to severe with heavy rainfall and flash flooding, gusts up to 60 mph, frequent lightning and hail up to 2 inches in diameter possible, NWS meteorologists said.

Storms may also develop over portions of northwest and southwest Colorado, with dime-size or larger hail and gusts over 50 mph possible in some areas. Heavy rainfall may produce excess runoff and flooding in vulnerable areas, according to the NWS.

Thunderstorms may be possible again in the afternoons Monday through Wednesday across the state, NWS meteorologists said.

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Originally Published: June 30, 2024 at 10:46 a.m.