Denver residents can expect a sunny and breezy day today with some potential for hazardous weather conditions in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast for May 21 calls for a high near 77 degrees and gusty winds. Residents should be aware that winds could reach up to 24 mph.
Tonight, the city will see partly cloudy skies with temperatures dipping to a low around 46, and breezes continuing, although they will become lighter and variable in the evening. For Thursday, the NWS predicts continued sunshine and a high near 79, with a calm wind turning east and the possibility of gusts up to 18 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
As the weekend approaches, there's a change brewing. The service is advising a mix of conditions with mostly sunny skies on Friday and a spike in temperature up to 87 degrees. However, a shift is expected by Saturday with a 40 percent chance of showers, thunderstorms, and partly sunny skies, and a high anticipated to be near 77.
The outlook into next week hints at an increase in storm activity. Generally drier and warmer weather will prevail through the rest of the week, with mainly isolated coverage of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, the NWS statement read, However, a couple stronger storms will be possible over the eastern plains by Friday. The potential for severe storms is set to climb over the weekend, marking a contrast to the benign breeziness of today.
As for safety precautions, the Hazardous Weather Outlook from NWS states that spotter activation will not be necessary today or tonight, but residents should remain vigilant as conditions evolve. Denver's varied forecast underscores the transitional nature of spring weather in the mountainous state, offering sun, wind, and a taste of the coming summer's heat paired with the volatility of spring storms.
