Denver residents can expect to see some scattered showers and thunderstorms as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a 20 percent chance of precipitation later today. Temperatures are anticipated to hover around a comfortable 91 degrees, though accompanying these largely sunny skies will be a light eastward wind transitioning between 5 and 7 mph in the morning, according to the National Weather Service. The evening should partially clear up with the chance of thunderstorms dropping before 7 pm, making way for a partly cloudy night with temperatures dipping down to a low of 62.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the NWS predicts the mercury to continue to consistently rise daily, reaching a high near 91 on Sunday with similar chances of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The winds are expected to pick up slightly and could gust as high as 18 mph. Moving into the early part of next week, Denver will witness more sun with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms on Monday, with temperatures slated to climb a notch higher to a balmy 92 degrees.
The NWS has also issued a hazardous weather outlook for the northeast and north-central regions of Colorado. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop over the entire forecast area this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The predominant concerns with these storms are lightning and wind gusts that may reach between 35 to 50 mph. They may also bring the threat of brief heavy rainfall and small hail, but these risks should markedly subside as nighttime approaches, particularly across the I-25 corridor.
This analysis precedes a notably warm period that Denver is set to experience by mid-week, with Wednesday's temperature potentially soaring to a sweltering 99 degrees. The NWS advises that very hot temperatures are expected on Wednesday and Thursday. The outlook into next weekend suggests a continuation of the dry and hot trend, with only a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Denverites should prepare for a bout of heat, ensuring adequate hydration and sun protection as summer hits its stride in the city.
