Severe Storms, Fire Risks for Colorado Weekend

A cold front has brought cooler temperatures and increased moisture to Colorado, resulting in strong to severe thunderstorms across the Interstate 25 corridor and eastern plains on both Saturday and Sunday. Severe weather threats include large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes, particularly east of Denver and in the eastern plains, with some risks affecting metro areas during late afternoon and evening hours. Red Flag Warnings remain in effect in the high country due to hot, dry, and breezy conditions, raising fire danger despite the storms. After the weekend, a drying and warming trend will bring temperatures back to the 90s by midweek. Moisture and a renewed chance for storms are expected to return to southern Colorado by Friday. Residents and visitors, especially those attending outdoor events, are urged to stay alert for rapidly changing weather and severe weather alerts.