Denver residents can expect a mix of sun and clouds along with a chance of showers this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Despite a high humidity level and the possibility of rain, the temperature is projected to reach a comfortable 89 degrees. Later tonight, skies are due to partly clear up, setting the stage for a low around 59 degrees. Gusts of wind today might quickly pick up to 15 mph, providing a slight respite from the late-August warmth.
The forecast for Tuesday seems to promise sunnier skies with a high near 87 degrees. For those planning to be outside, light winds are expected to become east-southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon, possibly gusting as high as 15 mph. Drier weather is anticipated to promptly set in by Tuesday and is predicted to remain stable through the rest of the week. Showers and thunderstorms should be mostly confined to the mountain areas and the Palmer Divide.
According to the National Weather Service, a hazardous weather outlook warns of isolated showers and storms capable of producing wind gusts up to 45 mph and brief heavy rain. Denverites should be vigilant as across the far northeast corner near Nebraska, there is a chance for a severe storm with the potential of wind gusts upward of 60 mph and hail.
For the mid-week, it looks like more of the same as Wednesday is set to offer up a bright and sunny day, with the high teetering near 91 degrees. The southeast wind of 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight on Tuesday night could be expected to sporadically gust with a ferocity up to 17 mph. Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, ensuring Denver residents a period of calm in what's been an otherwise unpredictable weather pattern.
