Denver, Colorado – Severe thunderstorms are set to sweep across eastern Colorado this afternoon and evening, bringing threats of large hail and damaging winds to millions, including metro Denver and Weld County, through 9 p.m. Monday.
According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for Adams, Arapahoe, Cheyenne, Elbert, El Paso, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, and Yuma counties until 9 p.m. MDT. Officials warn of wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail as large as golf balls, especially along I-70 and highways crossing the plains.
Communities from Aurora to Sterling may see rapid storm development, with heavy downpours reducing visibility and scattered power outages possible. Emergency management urges residents to secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel, and seek sturdy shelter if warnings are issued. Travelers should be alert for sudden road closures and flooded low-lying areas, especially in rural stretches…