WEATHER SERVICE WARNS OF SEVERE STORMS IN DENVER AREA, FLASH FLOODS ON PRAIRIE

There's a threat of severe thunderstorms over the I-25 corridor and flooding on the prairie this afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service cautions. "Some of the storms will produce heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible across Elbert and Lincoln counties, " which are to the east and southeast of the city, according to forecasters. "A few severe storms may also occur with large hail and damaging winds," forecasters say.