Denver Area Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Adams, El Paso, and Morgan Counties Through 9 p.m. MDT

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Denver Area Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Adams, El Paso, and Morgan Counties Through 9 p.m. MDT

Denver, Colorado — Severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep across eastern Colorado this afternoon and evening, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain to metro Denver, Weld County, and other parts of the region. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for 14 counties through 9 p.m. MDT Monday.

Counties Affected

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued the watch for the following counties:

Adams

Arapahoe

Cheyenne

Elbert

El Paso

Kiowa

Kit Carson

Lincoln

Logan

Morgan

Phillips

Sedgwick

Washington

Weld

Yuma

This watch includes metro Denver and surrounding areas like Aurora and Sterling, where thunderstorms could develop rapidly, bringing gusty winds and heavy rain.

Expected Weather Conditions

Officials warn of wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail as large as golf balls. The strongest storms are expected along I-70 and highways crossing the plains. Along with the hail and strong winds, heavy downpours may reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions.

Scattered power outages are also possible as the storms move through, especially in rural areas where the impact may be more widespread.

Safety Precautions

Local emergency management agencies recommend the following actions for residents:

Secure outdoor items that could be blown around by strong winds.

Avoid unnecessary travel, especially on rural roads that may flood quickly.

Seek sturdy shelter if warnings are issued. If you are already indoors, stay away from windows.

Travelers should be prepared for sudden road closures and flooded low-lying areas as storms develop.

Why It’s Important

This is Colorado’s most significant thunderstorm threat of July, coming after a week of record-breaking heat. As the storms move through, they could bring significant impacts to local infrastructure, travel, and safety. Residents are advised to stay tuned for updates throughout the evening.

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