Denver, Colorado – Scorching heat and a rising chance of thunderstorms could disrupt travel and outdoor plans across Colorado Tuesday afternoon, especially in metro Denver. With temperatures expected to peak near 96°F by mid-afternoon, the National Weather Service warns of a 20% chance of storms after 3 p.m., particularly along I-25 and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, light winds will turn southwesterly by early afternoon, bringing a slight uptick in moisture and instability. While rain chances remain low, localized downpours, lightning, and brief gusts could still cause issues between 3 p.m. and sunset.
Tuesday’s heat comes after a mostly dry Monday, but it’s a signal of unsettled summer conditions continuing through the week. By Wednesday, storm chances jump to 70%, with possible thunderstorms arriving after noon, accompanied by a drop in temperatures to a high of 89°F. Showers may linger into Wednesday night with a 50% chance of additional activity.
By Thursday, expect partly sunny skies and a 40% chance of storms, keeping conditions humid and occasionally wet through the end of the workweek. Heading into the weekend, rain chances increase again, especially by Saturday and Sunday, with highs remaining in the upper 80s to low 90s.
⛅ Five-Day Forecast: Denver, CO (July 15–20)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of PM showers. High: 96°F
- Wednesday: Showers/storms likely PM. High: 89°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny, 40% chance of storms. High: 87°F
- Friday: Slight chance of PM storms, mostly sunny. High: 93°F
- Saturday: Higher storm chances, humid. High: 92°F
- Sunday: Continued stormy pattern. High: 92°F
Stay weather-aware as the summer pattern turns stormy midweek. More alerts may be issued ahead of the weekend.
