Denver residents, brace yourselves for some classic Mile High City unpredictability in the weather department, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS is forecasting a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon, with conditions tipping towards increasing clouds and a high cresting near 89 degrees, as the winds shift from calm to a more decisive south southeast at 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
For those planning to enjoy the evening outdoors, the NWS predicts the weather will be generally sparing with the rainfall. Tonight is slated to be partly cloudy, with the mercury dipping to around 59 degrees, while southeast winds at 5 to 9 mph are expected to make a northerly turn come evening. However, do get prepared to hang onto your hats, as wind gusts could easily soar to as high as 15 mph. Stay updated on the latest forecast to plan your activities accordingly.
Looking ahead to Saturday, the NWS is shining a beacon of hope for sun seekers, with a sunny forecast looming and highs leaping near 93 degrees. Akin to a serene morning, the winds will remain calm before switching to a south southeast direction at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon, with occasional gusts again making a play upwards of 15 mph. The night sky on Saturday will mostly clear up, giving way to a low around 60, so you might want just to keep a light jacket close at hand.
The recent Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the NWS carries a bit more gravitas, highlighting that scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon could carry gusty winds, clocking in at speeds up to 50 mph. A few storms could become severe with 60 mph winds. Over the northeast corner of Colorado, one inch of hail may occur with the severe thunderstorms, warns the NWS.
