Colorado weather forecast: thunderstorms and hail possible

Extremely dangerous heat wave expands from Midwest to East Coast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes across the northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley. Repeating storms may lead to flash flooding in parts of the Southern High Plains. pic.x.com/MXyMJXbPlY

A special weather statement has been issued for Longmont CO and Mead CO until 6:30 PM MDT #COwx pic.x.com/CWEk71H5wJ

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Akron CO, Merino CO and Hillrose CO until 5:00 PM MDT pic.x.com/HUbIQkOt9W

Afternoon thunderstorms are possible again today, with gusting winds in any stronger storm and localized flooding in slow moving activity. Highs today will be in the low to mid 90s with heat indices at or near triple digits. Lows tonight will be in the low 70s. pic.x.com/o4qBenFmzt