8:49 p.m.: A special weather statement is issued for Fort Morgan, Brush and surrounding areas through 9:15 p.m. where winds of 30 mph and penny-size hail is expected, according to the National Weather Service.
8:07 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning is posted for parts of Arapahoe and Adams counties, including Deer Trail and Peoria, through 8:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Beware of winds up to 50 mph and quarter-sized hail.
5:20 p.m.: A special weather statement from the NWS in effect through 6 p.m. states that penny-sized hail and 30 mph winds are possible in Aurora over Interstate 225 and Interstate 70.
4:35 p.m.: At Denver International Airport stormy weather is creating some travel turbulence, with 51 flights delayed between 2 and 6 p.m., according to FlightAware.com. Inbound flights to Denver are being held at origin airports until 4:45 pm.
4:25 p.m.: A special weather statement has been issued for a widespread section of the metro area, including Denver, Commerce City, Thornton and Westminster and extending east onto the plains. The weather service said to expect penny-sized hail and 30 mph winds with stormy weather through 5 p.m..
Parts of the metro area, including Denver, are under a severe thunderstorm warning in effect through 4:30 p.m.
The warning, posted by the National Weather Service, includes Glendale, Englewood and north Littleton.
Scattered thunderstorms will develop Thursday afternoon and continue into the evening, the weather service said. Stronger storms could produce large hail, around an inch in diameter, winds gusting to 60 mph, heavy rain and frequent lightning and thunder.
