Denver weather: Possible afternoon showers, high in the 80s
Timothy Hurst
Denver is forecast for a high in the mid 80s and a chance of afternoon showers, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.
There’s a 50% chance of showers after 2 p.m. and another round possible before 11 p.m. Winds are expected to remain calm throughout the day and evening, ranging from 5-7 mph.
Today will be warmer with scattered to numerous showers and storms. The storms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall with a limited flash flood threat in the burn areas. There could also be some small hail and gusts to 60 mph possible on the plains. #cowx pic.twitter.com/TndGTNitFf
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) August 10, 2024
In the evening, the low could dip down to 61 degrees and wind gusts could burst up to 15 mph.
Some areas could see a bigger impact from the showers today.
“The primary threat will be flash flooding on the recent burn areas as stronger storms will produce locally heavy rainfall. Marginal risk of severe wind gusts on the plains. Similar risks Sunday but lower coverage of storms,” according to the weather service’s forecast discussion.
Here’s an extended look at the forecast:
Sunday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.