DENVER — THE FORECAST BY: Meteorologist Chris Bianchi
FORECAST HEADLINES: We've had a fairly stiff breeze at times across the foothills and the northern part of the metro area this afternoon, but that should relax quickly tonight and give way to a quiet and pleasant evening and start to Wednesday.
We've had gusts up to the 40 mph range in Broomfield, Boulder and the northeastern plains along the I-76 corridor (and even a few isolated 50 mph gusts). Again, those winds die down pretty quickly in a few hours this evening.
Highs will top out in the low 70s in the Denver area this afternoon and likely for tomorrow as well. Tomorrow, though, a storm system moves in from the west that'll bring us a chance for some afternoon showers and storms, with an emphasis on the Eastern Plains for the highest risk for impactful weather.
A few stronger storms will be possible tomorrow in the Eastern Plains (map below), with large hail the main threat with any storms that develop. Logan, Washington, Yuma, Sedgwick, and Phillips Counties will have the highest chance for a stronger storm after about 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Again, large hail will be the main threat.
The majority of the storms likely stay just east of the Denver area, but a few computer models bring those storms pretty close to downtown. The best chance for a metro area shower or storm will be between 4 and 11 p.m. on Wednesday night. Most areas likely miss out.
Alongside the storms, a cold front swings through, knocking back temperatures a bit for Thursday (but not all that much).
Isolated storms return for Friday and Saturday before a drier back half of the weekend, and temperatures warm as well. We'll start May on a mild note with highs mostly in the upper 60s and 70s into early next week.
Enjoy the generally calmer weather while it lasts!
TODAY: Mostly sunny and mild, high 71; becoming mostly cloudy and breezy tonight, low 43.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy, breezy with a chance for showers or a thunderstorm, high near 70; mostly cloudy with scattered storms overnight, low 38.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy and colder with rain or snow showers and a chance for storms, high 57; rain or snow showers overnight, low 37.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with scattered showers and a possible storm; high 67; partly cloudy with a few showers overnight, low around 40.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for a late isolated storm, high 68; partly cloudy overnight, low 45.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy and warmer, high 77; partly cloudy overnight, low 48.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy and mild, high 78; partly cloudy overnight, low 47.
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