| - | Temperatures will be a bit cooler today versus yesterday but still above normal for this time of year with readings in the low to mid 90's over the plains. Normal high for Denver today is 89 degrees. |
| - | There will be an increase in thunderstorm activity compared to yesterday with isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms between 2-10pm. Most storms today will be weak to moderate producing gusty winds and light to briefly moderate rain. Storms will move from W to E at 15-20mph. |
| - | Thunderstorm activity may persist a bit after sunset this evening with dry conditions expected before midnight. |
WORST CASE SCENARIO: A slow moving strong thunderstorm may produce up to 1.5" of rain in 45-90 minutes.
A LOOK AHEAD: A cold front will move through Thursday morning cooling temperatures into the upper 80's for highs over the plains. Moisture will increase behind the front with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening capable of producing heavy rainfall which may lead to excessive runoff.
| Location | Prime Time | 30-Minute Rainfall and % Probability |
Message Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains | |||
| Adams |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
Trace (65%) to 0.2" (30%) to 0.6" (10%) | |
| Arapahoe |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
Trace (65%) to 0.2" (30%) to 0.6" (10%) | |
| Boulder |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
Trace (70%) to 0.2" (35%) to 0.6" (10%) | |
| Broomfield |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
Trace (65%) to 0.2" (30%) to 0.6" (10%) | |
| Denver |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
Trace (65%) to 0.2" (30%) to 0.6" (10%) | |
| Douglas |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
Trace (70%) to 0.2" (35%) to 0.6" (10%) | |
| Jefferson |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
Trace (70%) to 0.2" (35%) to 0.6" (10%) | |
| Foothills above 6500ft | |||
| Boulder |
100 PM TO
1000 PM |
Trace (80%) to 0.2" (40%) to 0.6" (10%) | |
| Douglas |
100 PM TO
1000 PM |
Trace (80%) to 0.2" (40%) to 0.6" (10%) | |
| Jefferson |
100 PM TO
1000 PM |
Trace (80%) to 0.2" (40%) to 0.6" (10%) |
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.