Colorado is heading into an active stretch of weather, with severe storms possible across the Front Range and eastern plains before heat and fire danger build this weekend.
The first round of storms is expected on Monday afternoon and Monday evening. Storms may develop along the Front Range from the Denver area south into southern Colorado, then move east and southeast onto the plains. The highest severe threat on Monday is generally east of Interstate 25, where storms will have a better chance to strengthen.
Large hail is the main concern on Monday, with some storms capable of producing very large hail up to 3.0″ in diameter. The strongest storms could also produce damaging wind gusts and a brief tornado or landspout, mainly across the far eastern plains…