DENVER — After a few afternoon showers in the Denver metro area, scattered storms are rumbling across the Eastern Plains this evening. Some cells could turn severe as a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8p.m. for areas east of Interstate 25 to the Colorado Kansas state line. The biggest threats will be for strong, damaging 75+ mph wind gusts and ping pong ball sized hail.
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Storms are expected to move out of the area later tonight as partly cloudy skies move in. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 50s to low 60s by Thursday morning.
If you've been outside, I'm sure you noticed the blue skies and better air quality around the metro! It's been a nice break from the smoke but areas near Colorado's wildfires are still under air quality health advisories through Thursday morning.
Thursday brings another active weather day with scattered to numerous thunderstorms expected during the afternoon and evening. Conditions will again support a few strong to severe storms, with damaging 75+ mph winds as the main threat and the potential for large hail in some of the stronger cells. Areas east of the Denver metro area are under a slight risk of severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening.
By Friday, storm chances continue but look more isolated, and confidence in coverage is a bit lower. While a few afternoon thunderstorms are possible, many locations will end up staying dry. Daytime highs will return to the low 90s Friday afternoon.
A massive heat dome will impact Colorado starting this weekend, sending temperatures skyrocketing into the upper 90s to near triple-digits. It comes with very dry conditions, limited storm chances and an increase in fire danger concerns. The above-average, near record-breaking heat sticks around early next week.
This will be the hottest stretch of weather we've seen this year.
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