DENVER — Storms have been few and far between for the Front Range this evening, but there’s another area to watch tonight. Storms moving south from western Nebraska could clip far northeastern Colorado, and those storms could become severe if they make it into the area.
Otherwise, look for partly cloudy skies overnight with temperatures dropping into the low 60s by Friday morning.
Crank up the AC or roll the windows down! Friday will be much warmer, as highs climb back into the mid-90s around the Denver metro area and near 100 degrees on the plains. The current record in Denver on Friday is 96 degrees, last set in 2012.
Despite the heat, we'll be tracking increasing clouds throughout the afternoon. There is a slight chance of an isolated, gusty storm or two as folks are out tailgating at Friday night's Broncos game.
Saturday will bring another hot day, with temperatures again reaching the low to mid 90s. Storm chances will increase, especially later in the day, as more moisture moves into Colorado. That should give us a better opportunity for scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.
By Sunday and Monday, temperatures will begin to ease back a bit, although highs will still run slightly above average. More moisture will move into the region, keeping scattered afternoon and evening storms in the forecast. Monday could bring a better chance for showers and thunderstorms, if another disturbance tracks across Colorado.
Looking ahead to Tuesday through Thursday, the weather pattern trends drier as daytime highs stay in the upper 80s.
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