Denver, Colorado – Strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 55 mph could impact northeast Colorado this afternoon and evening, raising travel and power concerns ahead of a cooler, stormier start to the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, a hazardous weather outlook remains in effect Saturday for areas below 6,000 feet, including Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley, and Sterling. The greatest threat is in the far northeast corner of the state, where severe storms may form quickly. Gusty outflow winds could down tree limbs and power lines or create hazardous driving conditions on I-76 and US-385.
A cold front moving in Sunday is expected to bring a noticeable drop in temperatures, along with an increased risk of strong to severe thunderstorms across the region. Hail and damaging wind gusts will remain the main threats into Monday, with some storms capable of producing heavy downpours. The risk extends to Weld, Morgan, Washington, and Phillips counties…