A stormy Friday is in store for parts of Colorado as the threat of severe weather looms, especially for areas east of the I-25 corridor. A First Alert Weather Day is in place due to the potential for large hail,

Thursday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to severe thunderstorms across the state, especially on the eastern plains. Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist looks at the risk of hail, lightning and wind in her full forecast.

Colorado’s Eastern Plains can expect a few storms with hail over the next few hours. The National Weather Service Office in Boulder had issued severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for much of the state’s Eastern Plains. NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Heavener said that the storms will likely linger into Thursday evening.