The National Weather Service has issued a cascade of alerts for Colorado’s eastern plains, warning that tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds will sweep the region through Wednesday night.
Warnings in effect across the region
A tornado warning for Morgan County stays in force until 5 p.m., with hail forecast to reach the size of a tennis ball, while a tornado watch blankets northeastern Colorado through 11 p.m., bringing the threat of softball‑sized hail and gusts up to 75 mph.
In Fort Morgan, Brush and Log Lane Village a severe thunderstorm warning runs until 4:45 p.m., expecting 60 mph winds and baseball‑sized hail, and a tornado remains a distinct possibility.
Southern Colorado under watch
A severe thunderstorm watch covers southern Colorado until 10 p.m. Wednesday, where hail may grow to two inches, winds could hit 70 mph and lightning will be frequent.
Meteorologists say the highest risk of severe weather sits along the Colorado‑Wyoming border, especially across Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert, Lincoln, Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Weld counties, though the urban corridor including Denver also faces a heightened threat.
When the worst will strike
The most intense storms are projected to deliver hail the size of a baseball, wind gusts near 70 mph and a chance of tornadoes between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 4 a.m. Thursday, with another window of thunderstorms possible in Denver from noon to 11 p.m. on Thursday.
Residents are urged to stay tuned to local forecasts, secure loose objects and be prepared to seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued.