As the mercury climbs in Denver, so too does the likelihood of thunderstorms, with the National Weather Service issuing its latest hazardous weather outlook and detailed forecast, expecting temperatures to soar into the upper 90s and even hit the 100-degree mark across the plains today.
Residents in the Denver metropolitan area and neighboring plains need to brace for the scorching heat today with highs in the upper 90s across metro Denver and around 100 degrees across the plains according to National Weather Service, though the fiery temperatures are just a prelude to the slated cool-down, with moisture expected to arrive late Tuesday and continuing through Friday; this cool-down however will bring chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms, a reprieve from the heat, though potentially stirring up its brand of trouble.
Starting Tuesday, the forecast insinuates a resurgence of moisture in the area, with the National Weather Service projecting a 70 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms particularly in the afternoons through Thursday, with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3 pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3 pm as laid out in their detailed forecast.
For those looking forward to clearer skies, the weekend outlook offers some sunshine, albeit with continual chances of shower and thunderstorm interruptions especially during the afternoons, and while Sunday is expected to shine bright with a high near 94 degrees, don't pack away the umbrellas yet as Monday still holds a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms as per the National Weather Service's prediction.
To stay prepared, spotters in the area are advised that while their activation might not be required currently, they should remain vigilant as conditions can rapidly change; the most recent hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service states that spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, reiterating the need for attentiveness amidst the evolving weather patterns expected throughout the week.
