Residents in the Denver metro area can expect a soggy week ahead, with the National Weather Service predicting an abundance of showers and occasional thunderstorms. The gloomy weather includes a 90% chance of precipitation today with likely showers, a possible thunderstorm, and patchy fog persisting before noon. As the day progresses, temperatures are expected to climb near 60 degrees, accompanied by north northeast winds shifting to the east in the afternoon, with gusts up to 17 mph.
The forecast lends itself to continued dreariness through the night, with a strong likelihood of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers are likely. With an 80% chance of rain, evening temperatures are predicted to dip to around 48 degrees, and light, variable winds can be expected after midnight, and the winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
The hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service also calls for attention. The statement details that a few severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon through the early evening hours along the I-25 Corridor from Denver south to the Palmer Divide. The announcement further identifies the southern portions of the Denver metro, eastern Douglas County, and western portions of Elbert County as main focal points for large hail, damaging winds, and a few possible tornadoes.
Looking ahead into the week, Sunday and Memorial Day are set to bring scattered to numerous showers and storms, with cooler temperatures limiting the severity of the storms. Despite the lower threat level, spotters might need to activate this afternoon after 2 pm. Into the rest of the week, Denver locals should keep their umbrellas at hand, as the chance for showers and thunderstorms persists, particularly after noon hours, with varying probabilities each day.
