Denver, Colorado – A round of strong summer storms will arrive in Colorado Wednesday, July 30, threatening afternoon plans and travel across metro Denver.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, a mix of showers and thunderstorms will begin to develop across the region after 11 a.m., intensifying into the early afternoon. By 3 p.m., scattered storms are expected to bring gusty winds and brief downpours across I-25 and surrounding counties. A 60% chance of rain holds steady through Wednesday night.
Localized flooding and isolated power outages are possible where storms hit hardest. Winds may gust up to 17 mph by evening, especially east of the city. Commuters and those with outdoor plans should stay alert and have backup options ready.
Thursday brings another round of storms, with scattered showers likely between 3 and 5 p.m. Temperatures cool slightly, with highs near 83°F. Sunshine returns briefly Friday morning before another wave of storms moves through after 2 p.m.
Five-Day Forecast: Wednesday, July 30 – Monday, August 4
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m., high of 94°F. Showers continue into the night.
- Thursday: High of 83°F. Afternoon and evening storms likely.
- Friday: Morning sun, then scattered thunderstorms by afternoon. High near 86°F.
- Saturday: Slight chance of storms, partly cloudy. High near 91°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm. High around 93°F.
- Monday (Aug. 4): Slight chance of afternoon storms. High near 93°F.
⚠️ Remain weather-aware through Friday as daily storm chances remain high across northeast Colorado.
