From left, Emanuel Camacho, 5, Marissa Murphy, 9, both from Ft. Morgan, and Gerdencio Villarreal of Greeley dip toes into Lake Estes on Satruday as clouds gather. By the afternoon, thurnder was rumbling across the valley, while severe weather was expected along the Front Range. (Walt Hester)
Clouds started rolling into Estes Park by mid-morning, thunder began sounding shortly after noon. The Front Range is expecting worse.
Estes Park has about a 40-percent chance of rain from thunderstorms this afternoon. Lightning, rain and wind may continue throughout the afternoon and evening. Highs to extend into the 70s and lows in the mid 40s.
The Front Range is expecting servere weather Saturday afternoon. High winds and possibly heavy rain could fall throigh the evening and early evening hours.