Denver, Colorado – A shift in weather patterns will bring a chance for strong thunderstorms and a noticeable drop in temperatures to the Denver area on Tuesday before heat returns later in the week. While Monday continues the stretch of near-normal temperatures with a high of 93°F, residents should prepare for changing conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, a storm system will bring cooler weather along with a chance of thunderstorms across northeastern Colorado. The primary threats with any severe storms that develop Tuesday afternoon are large hail and damaging wind gusts, especially in areas east of a line from Fort Morgan to Limon.
Afternoon storms are possible in Denver on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to drop to a more comfortable 81°F. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph during the storms. Residents should secure loose outdoor items and be prepared for sudden changes in weather during the afternoon commute.
The cooler, unsettled weather will be brief. Sunny skies and a significant warming trend are expected to return by the middle of the week. Temperatures will climb back into the upper 80s on Wednesday. Hot and dry conditions will dominate the forecast for Juneteenth on Thursday and continue through Saturday, with daily highs pushing into the upper 90s across the lower elevations.
This pattern of returning heat means residents should plan for potential fire weather concerns later in the week. Updates will be provided as the week progresses.
Here is a look at the five-day forecast for Denver:
- Monday, June 16th: Sunny with a high near 93°F. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 17th: Partly sunny with a high near 81°F. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
- Wednesday, June 18th: Sunny, with a high near 87°F.
- Thursday, June 19th (Juneteenth): Mostly sunny, with a high near 96°F.
- Friday, June 20th: Mostly sunny, with a high near 100°F.
