Denver, Colorado – Strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 55 mph could impact northeast Colorado this afternoon and evening, raising travel and power concerns ahead of a cooler, stormier start to the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, a hazardous weather outlook remains in effect Saturday for areas below 6,000 feet, including Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley, and Sterling. The greatest threat is in the far northeast corner of the state, where severe storms may form quickly. Gusty outflow winds could down tree limbs and power lines or create hazardous driving conditions on I-76 and US-385.
A cold front moving in Sunday is expected to bring a noticeable drop in temperatures, along with an increased risk of strong to severe thunderstorms across the region. Hail and damaging wind gusts will remain the main threats into Monday, with some storms capable of producing heavy downpours. The risk extends to Weld, Morgan, Washington, and Phillips counties.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, avoid travel during active storms, and monitor alerts from the National Weather Service. The midweek stretch is expected to warm and dry slightly before additional storms arrive for the July Fourth holiday.
Hazardous weather advisories remain in effect through Monday, with further updates likely.
📆 Five-Day Forecast for Denver:
- Saturday: High 88°F – 50% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 16 mph
- Sunday: High 81°F – Cooler with chance of afternoon storms, wind gusts up to 18 mph
- Monday: High 90°F – Mostly sunny, slight chance of storms late, wind gusts to 17 mph
- Tuesday: High 93°F – Sunny, warmer and drier
- Wednesday: High 92°F – Afternoon storms possible, lows around 64°F
