DENVER, Colorado – Much of Colorado will be experiencing severe weather on Wednesday afternoon mainly in the northeast of the state and includes the Denver metropolitan area.
The risk of severe weather translates into the possibility of hail that could be up to 2 inches in diameter and wind gusts of up to 70 mph. A few isolated tornadoes will also be possible.
The authorities recommend that the population take precautions and pay attention to weather alerts to stay safe during this severe weather event.
The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch that will be in effect for the Eastern Plains and Palmer Divide from 6 pm this afternoon through 6 am Thursday. Excessive runoff can cause rivers, streams, creeks, and other low-lying, flood-prone places to flood.
Here’s a more detailed forecast for the coming week:
- This afternoon: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Maximum around 84.
- Tonight: 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 56.
- Thursday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Maximum around 76.
- Thursday night: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 57.
- Friday: sunny, high near 85.
- Friday night: Mostly clear, low around 53.
- Saturday: sunny, high near 84.
- Saturday night: mostly clear, low around 53.
- Sunday: sunny, high near 79.
- Sunday night: mostly clear, low around 56.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 85.
- Monday night: mostly clear, low around 57.
- Tuesday: sunny, high near 88.
