Denver, Colo. – Colorado residents should brace for another stormy stretch as heavy showers and thunderstorms build Wednesday afternoon across Denver and the northern Front Range. Travel on I-25 and I-70 could slow during the evening commute, with localized flooding possible in areas recently impacted by wildfires.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, storms are expected between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday, producing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. Burn scars remain at high risk for flash flooding if storms linger. Residents are urged to avoid flood-prone roadways and keep devices charged in case of power outages.
The unsettled pattern continues through the week. Thursday brings another round of showers and thunderstorms after noon, with high temperatures near 79. Friday will stay stormy, with highs near 81 and storms lasting into the evening.
This weekend offers little relief. Saturday and Sunday both feature afternoon thunderstorms, with highs in the low 80s. Sunshine returns briefly early Labor Day before more showers develop late in the day. Cooler, wetter conditions appear likely into next week.
Five Day Forecast for Denver, CO
- Wednesday, Aug. 27: Showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m., high 81. Heavy rain possible.
- Thursday, Aug. 28: Showers and storms likely in the afternoon, high 79.
- Friday, Aug. 29: Afternoon thunderstorms continue, high 81. Storm chances near 50%.
- Saturday, Aug. 30: Mostly sunny early, storms return late, high 81.
- Sunday, Aug. 31: Afternoon storms again, high near 81.
- Labor Day, Sept. 1: Partly sunny with a chance of storms, high 82.
Residents should monitor updates closely. Weather alerts may extend through Labor Day weekend as Colorado remains locked in a stormy late-summer pattern.
