Colorado Storms: Hail & Tornado Risk Today
- Colorado's Eastern Plains and Interstate 25 corridor face the potential for severe weather this afternoon, including large hail, damaging winds, and even tornadoes, the National Weather Service said...
- thunderstorms are expected to develop over the mountains around midday and then move eastward onto the plains by afternoon or evening.
- The National Severe Storms Laboratory considers hail at least 1 inch in diameter and winds exceeding 50 mph as severe and potentially damaging.
Brace yourself, Colorado! Severe thunderstorms threaten the Eastern Plains and I-25 corridor today, with potentially risky hail up to 2 inches in diameter and damaging winds gusting up to 70 mph. A tornado risk and localized flooding are also concerns, especially between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. News Directory 3 is tracking the developing situation as storms, expected to develop over the mountains around midday, push eastward. Denver isn’t in the clear either; the city could see small hail and gusty winds between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Southeastern Colorado faces the highest risk. Monitor the forecast carefully for the most up-to-date warnings. discover what’s next as severe weather possibilities continue into Friday and potentially early next week.
Severe Storms Threaten ColoradoS Eastern Plains With Hail, winds
Updated June 5, 2025
Colorado’s Eastern Plains and Interstate 25 corridor face the potential for severe weather this afternoon, including large hail, damaging winds, and even tornadoes, the National Weather Service said Thursday.
thunderstorms are expected to develop over the mountains around midday and then move eastward onto the plains by afternoon or evening. Southeastern Colorado faces the highest risk, with forecasters predicting hail up to 2 inches in diameter and winds reaching 70 mph.
The National Severe Storms Laboratory considers hail at least 1 inch in diameter and winds exceeding 50 mph as severe and potentially damaging.
The greatest chance for severe weather in southeastern Colorado is between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. There is also a medium risk of tornadoes and localized flooding, forecasters said.
Denver is also in the storm’s path. The weather service anticipates small hail and gusty winds in and around the city. The peak storm window for Denver is between 3 p.m.and 9 p.m., with lingering rain possible after midnight.
What’s next
The hazardous weather outlook from the weather service’s Pueblo office indicates that severe thunderstorms remain a possibility east of the I-25 corridor on Friday afternoon and evening. While fewer storms are anticipated over the weekend as the weather pattern weakens, another chance for severe thunderstorms looms early next week.