Denver, Colorado – Storms are poised to return Sunday afternoon, bringing lightning, gusty winds, and downpours to parts of Denver and eastern Colorado.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop after noon on Sunday, June 8, especially south of I-70 and east of the Palmer Divide. A few strong to severe storms could produce hail and 40+ mph winds in Douglas, Elbert, and Arapahoe counties. Residents should monitor alerts and avoid outdoor activities between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday.
Sunday night holds a 30% chance of lingering storms before midnight, with calmer skies expected after. Drivers should use caution on I-25 and I-70 during storms, and be prepared for sudden downpours or lightning strikes.
Here’s the extended forecast for the Denver metro through Thursday, June 12:
- Saturday, June 7: Sunny and warm, high near 82°F. Light winds.
- Sunday, June 8: 40% chance of storms after noon, high near 75°F.
- Monday, June 9: 20% chance of storms in the afternoon. High near 77°F.
- Tuesday, June 10: Sunny, warmer again with highs near 83°F.
- Wednesday, June 11: Chance of storms returns, high around 87°F.
- Thursday, June 12: Showers and storms likely, high near 84°F.
