Denver, Colo. – Gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms could make for a turbulent Saturday across the Denver metro, with temperatures holding in the low 90s before a stretch of drier, hotter weather builds early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop Saturday afternoon, with the strongest storms capable of producing wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph. The system is expected to linger into the evening before tapering off overnight.
Highs will remain in the low 90s across the Front Range Saturday and Sunday, with only a slight chance of storms by Sunday afternoon. Winds could still gust up to 15 mph at times, particularly during the evening hours.
By Monday, conditions dry out further with just a 20 percent storm chance before shifting to mostly sunny skies Tuesday through Thursday. Temperatures are projected to climb into the mid-90s by midweek, raising heat concerns for outdoor workers and travelers.
Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity during peak heat, secure loose outdoor items ahead of strong wind gusts, and monitor updates for changing storm threats.
Storm chances return by Friday, when another round of afternoon thunderstorms is possible.
Five Day Forecast for Denver, CO:
- Saturday: High near 91. Chance of thunderstorms after noon. Gusts up to 50 mph possible.
- Sunday: High near 92. Mostly sunny, slight chance of storms. Evening gusts near 15 mph.
- Monday: High near 93. Sunny, slight chance of storms.
- Tuesday: High near 93. Mostly sunny and dry.
- Wednesday: High near 94. Sunny, hot, and dry.
