local weather

Colorado's spring thunderstorm season is well underway, with potential for storms producing large hail and even a few tornadoes expected Sunday afternoon.

A red flag warning for high fire danger has been issued by the National Weather Service for Monday and covers southeast Colorado along with the San Luis Valley. A fire weather watch remains in effect for all or parts of four additional counties in the east central portion of the state.

The warning is in effect from noon until 8:00 p.m. Monday.

Spring in Colorado is known for wild swings in the weather. Monday and Tuesday this week will be no exception.