"Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Threaten Denver and Eastern Plains"

Scattered thunderstorms and showers are expected to intensify in the afternoon in the Denver metro area, with the potential for tennis-ball-sized hail, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rain. Flash flood threats are greatest in the burn scars of Lincoln and Washington counties. The high temperature in Denver will be 81 degrees, with temperatures expected to rise over the weekend. Thunderstorm coverage will increase, with severe storms possible, including large hail, damaging wind, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding.