Denver, Colorado – Hot weather and a rising chance for afternoon thunderstorms will mark Tuesday, July 22nd across northeast Colorado, as the Denver metro braces for another 94°F day with potential travel disruptions on I-25 and beyond.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, scattered storms may develop Tuesday afternoon across the Front Range and plains, including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. Gusty winds and isolated heavy downpours are possible, especially east of I-25, where instability and shear increase storm strength. Drivers should avoid travel during peak storm hours and stay alert for sudden visibility drops or slick road conditions.
Wednesday follows with a similar pattern — highs in the upper 80s and another 40% chance of afternoon and evening storms. Thursday keeps the moisture around, though temperatures will dip slightly. By Friday, dry heat surges back into the urban corridor, pushing highs toward the upper 90s, signaling another warming trend just in time for the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Denver, July 22–27:
- Tuesday: High 94°F, 30% chance of PM thunderstorms.
- Wednesday: High 89°F, 40% chance of storms.
- Thursday: High 89°F, 40% storm chance continues.
- Friday: High 91°F, mostly sunny, slight storm risk.
- Saturday: High 95°F, sunny and dry.
- Sunday: High 98°F, continued heat under clear skies.
