Denver weather: Rain and storms likely to continue through the week
After a Fourth of July weekend featuring sporadic showers, Coloradans can expect more rain during the rest of the week.
The forecast for Tuesday is mostly sunny with a high of around 89 degrees. After 1 p.m., showers are likely with an additional chance of thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, the chance of precipitation is about 60%.
The NWS predicts cloudy conditions through Tuesday night with a lingering chance of rain even after 7 p.m. with an overnight low of 64. During the day, winds could gust up to 18 mph, while at night wind gusts could reach 22 mph.
On Wednesday, there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny with a high of about 87, wind gusts could reach up to 16 mph on Wednesday.
Wednesday night will likely start off as mostly cloudy and then gradually clear up later on. A high of 62 is expected with about a 50% for rain.
Both Thursday and Friday are expected to have chances for precipitation, with a 40% chance of thunderstorms and a high of 88 degrees on Thursday and a slight chance of thunderstorms and a high of 92 on Friday.
Saturday is expected to be especially hot, with a high of around 97.
