Denver's weather holds a bit of everything in the mix this week, from the potential for thunderstorms to sunny skies creeping back in on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Denver has forecasted a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4 pm today, with the mercury expected to peak at a breezy 78 degrees. Winds are predicted to pick up with gusts possibly reaching as high as 28 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight, those chances rise to a 50 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms before midnight while temperatures drop to around 56 degrees. The dances of gusty winds continue, slowing to 6 to 11 mph but potentially gusting to 22 mph. Being cooler than yesterday's temperatures, critical fire weather conditions are expected to hit South Park this afternoon and evening due to low humidity and drier vegetation, as per the NWS hazardous weather outlook.
The outlook remains the same on Tuesday, with a 50 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms. However, temperatures are predicted to climb slightly higher, reaching near 84 degrees. Calm winds will turn east at 5 to 7 mph in the morning, with possible gusts as high as 16 mph. Moving into the night, the chances dwindle to 20 percent of pre-midnight thunderstorms with lows around 61 degrees.
Wednesday mirrors Tuesday's forecast but with an ounce less heat, maintaining that 50 percent chance of post-noon showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny vibes join in as the high hovers around 83 degrees, with light winds sticking to the west and northwest later in the morning. The 20 percent chance of thunderstorms and showers before midnight on Wednesday night plays a prelude to clearer conditions forecasted for the tail end of the week. Going into the weekend, Denver residents can enjoy sunny days, with temperatures ascending into the low 90s, promising an almost uninterrupted stretch of typically warm summer weather.
