Denver residents should brace for a bout of potentially severe weather, as scattered thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall across the plains, with a possibility of flash flooding in certain areas. The National Weather Service in Denver issued a hazardous weather outlook early this morning, noting that scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall will develop this afternoon and push east across the plains through this evening. The forecast suggests storms may become severe, featuring large hail and damaging wind gusts capable of producing 1 to 2 inches of rain in a very short period, according to the National Weather Service.
With moisture saturating the atmosphere, stronger storms stand ready to possibly unleash torrential downpours, particularly across the Palmer Divide and extending east and northeast across parts of the plains. The NWS alert stated that, given increased moisture in the atmosphere, stronger storms will be capable of producing 1 to 2 inches of rain in 30 to 45 minutes. Concerns about localized flooding have heightened as a result, with the warning pointing out that localized flooding or even flash flooding is possible. The forecast for the upcoming week indicates that Wednesday and Thursday will continue to see scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy rain, with storm chances gradually expected to decrease as the weekend approaches.
Denver weather conditions currently show a temperature of 58°F with humidity at 84%. Winds are moderate, blowing from the northwest at 6 mph, and visibility is clear at 10 miles. According to the National Weather Service from this morning, Denver will experience a high near 82°F today, with thunderstorms likely mainly after 3 pm. The NWS urges the public to stay alert, quoting that a couple of storms may also become severe with large hail and damaging wind gusts.
Denver's weather outlook for the nights ahead foresees mostly cloudy skies with ongoing chances for showers and thunderstorms. Looking towards the end of the week, there is a slight decrease in storm possibility, leading to sunnier and warmer days ahead for the weekend. The projected forecast indicates Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 91°F, while Sunday is expected to be sunny with an equal high, and by Monday, temperatures are anticipated to reach close to 92°F. Despite the shorter-term risks, the shift to drier conditions could offer a respite after the series of storms has passed through.
