Coloradans can look forward to cooler temperatures this week as afternoon rain showers and thunderstorms return across the state.

A flash flood watch will be in effect Monday from noon through the evening for much of the Pikes Peak region, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. The flood watch area includes El Paso,

This week Colorado will enjoy a break from the heat with a cooler and wetter weather pattern. A First Alert Weather Day has been issued due to the increased risk for localized flooding.

Cooler, unsettled weather will bring a daily risk of showers and storms across Colorado, including heavy rain and flash flooding in spots.

Fall is here! Well, kind of. We are going to get a very nice taste of fall this week. Although meteorological fall does not start until September 1st and astronomical fall does not begin until September 22nd,