The worst conditions were expected across the southern Plains and Gulf Coast regions, including Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Kansas.

Storms could turn severe in the evening with the potential for large hail and damaging winds along the I-25 corridor, including Denver.

A cluster of storms is moving into our area from the south, and it’ll lead to a stormy evening for our area. As the leading edge of the storms move in, they could pack a punch and reach severe limits.

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A few storms could be severe in our area Wednesday evening. A few more storms are possible Thursday night, but the weekend is looking quiet.

The risk level from the Storm Prediction Center is currently at level 1, (marginal), to level 2, (slight), for late Friday into Friday night. The current target window for potential severe storms is trending towards mid afternoon Friday through midnight Friday night. The timing and threat level may shift a bit as we get closer to Friday.

The southeastern Colorado can expect damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail up to 2 inches in diameter, heavy rain and a chance for tornadoes on Wednesday, according to the National Weather

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 AM. The primary threats will be wind and hail damage. Frequent lightning and street flooding will also be possible. The watch covers a population of about 2 million people.