Denver starts Friday with clear skies and temperatures near 66 degrees, but the calm will not last all weekend. A few afternoon thunderstorms, a sharp jump into the 90s, and a Sunday heat advisory are all on the way for the metro area.
Friday Starts Sunny Before Storms Arrive
Friday should warm quickly, reaching near 90 degrees before temperatures ease into the upper 80s during the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms could develop after 2 p.m., with about a 40% chance of precipitation and rainfall generally staying below one-tenth of an inch.
The strongest storms could bring sudden outflow winds of up to 60 mph, along with isolated hail and dangerous lightning, according to the National Weather Service. Storm coverage is expected to remain limited, but the wind threat could extend onto the plains through early evening.
Saturday Is Sunny Before Sunday Turns Brutal
Saturday looks like the easier outdoor day, with sunny skies, a high near 93 and a mostly clear night dropping to about 65 degrees. Sunday is the big pivot, with sunshine and a high near 101 in Denver.
A Heat Advisory is scheduled for Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. across the Denver metro, Boulder, Greeley and nearby parts of the Urban Corridor, where temperatures could reach 99 to 105 degrees. The advisory marks another serious escalation in the late-July heat run previously tracked by Hoodline.
Relief Arrives Tuesday, But Heat Returns
Sunday night will stay unusually warm, with a low around 72, and Monday could again reach 100 degrees under sunny skies. A cooler push arrives Tuesday, bringing a high near 86 and another chance for afternoon thunderstorms.
Temperatures rebound to the low 90s Wednesday and upper 90s Thursday, with only slight storm chances later in the week. For the hottest stretch, residents should drink plenty of water, take strenuous activities to the morning or evening and use air-conditioned spaces when possible.
