Airport experiencing delays amid thunderstorms

3:54 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warning posted north of Denver including Longmont, Erie and Firestone through 4:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. One-inch hail has fallen in widespread areas.

An NWS employee in Firestone just reported 0.75″ diameter hail with this storm, and larger stones likely occurring in the core of this storm. Moving NNW at 25 mph. The Mead area is next in the path. #COwx https://t.co/GEfNZL3AOH

— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 31, 2023

3:49 p.m.: Tornado warning posted for Chivington area in southeastern Colorado through 4 p.m.

Tornado Warning including Chivington CO until 4:00 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/IaX0iXAkPJ

— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) May 31, 2023

3:41 p.m.: Metro area severe storm is moving north, storm hit Brighton with 1.5 inch hail, including a shark tooth looking piece.

Shark tooth sized hail?

Storm headed toward Dacono, Frederick, and Firestone. Put your car in a garage if possible before the storm arrives, and seek shelter. Storm will impact I-25 along the Dacono to Firestone Corridor as well. #COwx https://t.co/0MT3at3Ubx

— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 31, 2023

3:11 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 3:45 p.m. for the north metro area including Arvada, Thornton and Westminster. Quarter-sized hail and winds of up to 50 mph are expected, according to the National Weather Service.

Storm is intensifying quickly. If you are in the path of this storm (moving north through this area), put your car in the garage and take shelter. #COwx https://t.co/a38DyZo23f

— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 31, 2023

3:05 p.m.: Denver International Airport is experiencing inbound flights delayed at origin airports an average of 1 hour 21 minutes because of stormy weather, according to FlightAware.com.

Thunderstorms in the area are causing some delays. ⚡️Check with your airline before heading to the airport! #cowx pic.twitter.com/Wzl2v8L5km

— Denver Int’l Airport (@DENAirport) May 31, 2023