3 p.m: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for most of Colorado’s eastern plains east of I-25, with winds up to 80 mph, hailstone-sized hail and frequent lightning expected across the state.

According to the National Weather Service, the severe weather warning covers Adams, Arapahoe, Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld and Yuma counties.

14:46: A severe thunderstorm with wind speeds of 60 mph is moving through the Denver metropolitan area and could damage roofs, facades and trees, meteorologists said in a warning from the National Weather Service.

The agency issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Denver and parts of Adams, Arapahoe, Weld and Douglas counties until 3:15 p.m.

Storm damage would occur before rain and lightning strikes, so people should not wait until they hear thunder to seek shelter, meteorologists said.

14:23: According to the National Weather Service, strong winds of up to 55 mph will occur in the Denver metropolitan area over the next hour, potentially tearing down tree limbs and tossing unsecured outdoor items.

Meteorologists have issued a warning for a large section of the Interstate 25 corridor from Fort Collins to Castle Rock because of the storm. Anyone outdoors should seek shelter indoors.

14:05: According to the National Weather Service, gusty rain showers moving through Douglas, Park, Clear Creek and Jefferson counties this afternoon may bring winds of up to 55 mph and down tree limbs.

Anyone outdoors should consider seeking shelter indoors while the storm passes through, meteorologists said in a weather warning.

Another storm in the northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains east of Crestone produced more than 100 lightning strikes in five minutes, according to the NWS office in Pueblo.

Original story: According to the National Weather Service, damaging winds and a series of severe thunderstorms will sweep across Colorado on Tuesday.