Denver weather: Afternoon storm chances, staying warm
DENVER (KDVR) — The chance for afternoon and evening thunderstorms continues in Denver's weather forecast Thursday and Friday ahead of a hot weekend.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for northeastern Colorado, and will remain in effect until 11 p.m. During this time, strong thunderstorms will be capable of producing large hail, up to 2.5 inches in diameter, and strong, damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph.
The chance for thunderstorms will continue into Thursday evening, with the best chance for storms to become strong to severe, producing hail and damaging wind gusts, in northeastern Colorado.
The chance for storms will wrap up by sunset, followed by clearing clouds Thursday night and a low in the mid 50s.
Friday will start off with sunshine, then as high temperatures climb to the upper 80s, clouds will build in ahead of the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening.
Friday afternoon, storms could become strong to severe, producing damaging wind gusts and large hail, especially in eastern and northeastern Colorado.
Sunny and hot conditions will move in by the weekend. Saturday in on track to be Denver's first day in 90s alongside plenty of sunshine. Father's Day will be even hotter, with a high in the mid 90s.
Dry and hot weather continues Monday, as highs climb back into the 90s.
Tuesday afternoon will bring a chance for a few showers. This will limit high temperatures to more seasonal levels in the mid-80s. Then, sunshine returns Wednesday and Thursday and will help temperatures climb back up toward 90 degrees.
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