Denver is gearing up for a classic summer weather pattern, featuring sunny highs and stormy lows, and the experts at the National Weather Service in Denver are monitoring potential hazards. The forecast for today indicates a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with the mercury expected to reach a toasty high near 94°F, according to a report from the National Weather Service.
Tonight, Denver locals can expect partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to a more comfortable 66°F. Although the chance of precipitation is slim at 20 percent, it's always a good idea to keep an umbrella handy, as winds could increase to 17 mph. Stepping into Sunday, conditions hold steady with a 20 percent shot at afternoon showers and thunderstorms, slightly drier conditions are on the docket, but it's Colorado, folks, so the weather dance will keep on, and so too will temperatures, they'll still sizzle near 94°F, the National Weather Service has indicated.
Looking ahead, Denver's week doesn't stray far from the same rhythm, with most days flirting with mid-90s highs and nightly dips to the mid-60s – classic Colorado summer weather. Monday and Tuesday keep the pattern alive with continued chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms, according to the forecast. But by mid-week, the region could see an uptick in moisture, meaning those pop-up storms could pack a bit more punch—a word to the wise for Denverites making plans.
The National Weather Service also released a hazardous weather outlook, warning of potential severe storms today, particularly in northeast Colorado, scattered afternoon showers and storms are anticipated, and with potential for some severe storms where instability, moisture, and shear is greatest, generally over the northeastern portion of the forecast area, conditions could lead to large hail, strong winds, or the occasional brief tornado - and with DCAPE values exceeding 1200 J/kg, gusty outflows could hustle up to 50 mph from the day's storms. Still, spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
