Afternoon thunderstorms aren't going anywhere this week. In fact, they'll become more widespread by Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing a higher chance of heavy rain, lightning, and flash flooding across western Colorado and eastern Utah. Get our free mobile appMore Storms On The WayExpect showers and thunderstorms to develop each afternoon and evening through at least midweek. The biggest threats remain heavy rain, frequent lightning, wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph, and some small hail. That change will pull even more moisture into the region and help keep afternoon storm chances elevated through the week.