| High temperatures will be in the 80s today with dewpoints in the mid to upper 40s and precipitable water (PWAT) values around 0.70”. Although atmospheric moisture will begin decreasing, there will still be enough moisture for isolated to scattered storms broadly across the District this afternoon and evening. Storm motions will be from west to east around 25 mph. Quick storm motions will help limit point rainfall amounts. |
WORST CASE SCENARIO: A slow-moving stronger thunderstorm, or training of thunderstorms, may be capable of producing 1.25” or more in 30 minutes or less.
A LOOK AHEAD: Ridge building begins across the Intermountain west, supporting hotter and dryer weather through the end of the week. On Thursday, isolated showers and storms capable of producing light rain and gusty winds are possible. Afternoon temperatures will be in the 80s. Warmer conditions are expected Friday with highs in the 90s and slight chances for isolated afternoon to evening thunderstorms. Saturday will be similar, with warm temperatures and isolated showers. Meaningful precipitation is not expected again until Sunday when a shift in the upper level jet will begin transporting better moisture into the region.
| Location | Prime Time | 30-Minute Rainfall and % Probability |
Message Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains | |||
| Adams |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
0.25" (50%) to 0.5" (30%) to 0.75" (10%) | |
| Arapahoe |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
0.25" (50%) to 0.5" (30%) to 0.75" (10%) | |
| Boulder |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
0.25" (50%) to 0.5" (30%) to 0.75" (10%) | |
| Broomfield |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
0.25" (50%) to 0.5" (30%) to 0.75" (10%) | |
| Denver |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
0.25" (50%) to 0.5" (30%) to 0.75" (10%) | |
| Douglas |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
0.25" (50%) to 0.5" (30%) to 0.75" (10%) | |
| Jefferson |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
0.25" (50%) to 0.5" (30%) to 0.75" (10%) | |
| Foothills above 6500ft | |||
| Boulder |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
0.25" (50%) to 0.5" (30%) to 0.75" (10%) | |
| Douglas |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
0.25" (50%) to 0.5" (30%) to 0.75" (10%) | |
| Jefferson |
200 PM TO
1000 PM |
0.25" (50%) to 0.5" (30%) to 0.75" (10%) |
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.