As Denver braces for another round of warm temperatures, the National Weather Service has updated locals with the latest weather outlook, and it seems like sun-lovers will have a reason to rejoice in the coming days. With today's high expected to soar to a scorching 97 degrees, summer is still very much making its presence felt in the Mile-High City.
But while the heat beats down, a chance for relief comes in the form of potential showers and thunderstorms. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 pm, reports the National Weather Service, offering a slight respite from the unrelenting heat. However, humidity remains modest at 42%, promising that the warmth won't be accompanied by that all-too-familiar sweltering stickiness.
The outlook for tonight remains mostly clear with a comfortable predicted low around 65, and the slight gusts of wind from the west may provide a gentle cooldown for those wandering the city after dusk. If the chance of precipitation leaves you uncertain, fear not, for only a 20 percent chance of showers exists before 8 pm, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking forward, similar conditions are anticipated to continue with Thursday's temperature predicted to match today's high of 97 degrees, albeit with a slightly increased chance of precipitation. The forecast insists that there's a slight chance of showers between noon and 3 pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 pm. This pattern of afternoon chances for rain appears to stubbornly stick around as we head into the weekend, potentially offering breaks from the otherwise steady diet of sunshine and high temperatures.
The hazardous weather outlook update for northeast and north central Colorado, shared by the National Weather Service, reminds locals that although showers and thunderstorms might be on the menu, they are expected to be brief and offer gusty winds up to 40 mph rather than substantial rainfall. As we navigate the weekend, moisture will increase, which will lead to scattered showers and storm coverage, as well as a higher potential for storms with meaningful rainfall, which might just be the change of pace the dry Colorado landscape needs.
