Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon in the mountains and areas near and south of Interstate 70, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered thunderstorms may develop over the eastern slopes of the Front Range this afternoon with storms drifting east of the mountains this evening. Light rainfall is expected, but small hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph is possible. Today will be sunny with a high near 80 degrees in the Denver Metro area and a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m.