Denver residents can expect a smattering of showers and possible thunderstorms starting late this afternoon, as detailed by the National Weather Service. The forecast suggests a 20 percent chance of rain activity, with mostly sunny conditions earlier in the day and light winds turning from southwest to north in the afternoon. Temperatures are set to peak near a warm 88 degrees Fahrenheit, providing a largely pleasant day before any potential evening showers, as reported by the National Weather Service.
As the evening sets in, the NWS notes that any lingering showers and thunderstorms should dissipate before 9 p.m., leaving behind partly cloudy skies and a mild low of 58 degrees. A gentle westerly breeze is expected to settle in, becoming a south-southwest wind after midnight. Despite the tranquility of an uneventful night, this brief respite prepares us for a similar pattern in the coming days.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, a continuous mix of mostly sunny skies and a repeat 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms is anticipated. With a forecasted high nearing the mid-80s and light winds picking up in the afternoon, conditions remain consistent with the typical September climate of the region. Beyond this, NWS Denver predicts similar weather patterns stretching into the weekend, featuring sunny starts with sporadic chances of showers.
Concerning the potential for severe weather, the NWS has released a Hazardous Weather Outlook for northeast and north central Colorado. For today and tonight, the main concern will be scattered showers and thunderstorms with outflow winds to 40 mph and brief moderate to heavy rain. The outlook hints that a few storms could kick up a notch into the strong to severe category, especially over the far eastern parts of Colorado. The rest of the week should bring "warmer and drier conditions," with increased chances of precipitation towards the latter half.
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