Colorado weather: Denver showers, severe storms possible in plains

Severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and a tornado are possible in Colorado’s northeast corner Sunday and isolated showers are expected in the mountains and Denver metro area, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe thunderstorms are possible in the eastern plains this afternoon, especially east of Sterling and Akron from 3 to 7 p.m. Hail larger than 2 inches in diameter with damaging wind greater than 60 mph, heavy rain and an isolated tornado is possible. Weak showers and thunderstorms are expected in north central and western Colorado, according to NWS forecasters.

The Denver metro area will be mostly sunny today with a high of 89 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms between 3 and 5 p.m., with wind gusts up to 23 mph, are possible. The low tonight will be around 52 degrees.

High temperatures in the Denver metro area are expected to continue for much of the week, with a high of 87 degrees Monday, 84 Tuesday and 91 Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms may return Thursday night and Friday, according to the NWS.