DENVER — After a severe thunderstorm left a path of destructive hail across the Denver metro area from Broomfield to Aurora, more severe weather is possible Friday.
Friday evening, we'll watch for scattered, light rain showers to push in from the west. Some of the showers could churn up an isolated storm, with the possibility to become severe across the eastern Front Range and plains.
Marginal and severe risks for severe weather are in effect for most of the eastern half of the state, with large hail (1-2" in diameter), damaging winds (gusting up to 60-70 mph), heavy downpours and lots of lightning/thunder being the largest threats.
The National Weather Service forecast two-inch hail in Limon and Hugo.
More strong thunderstorms are also expected Saturday.
A severe thunderstorm late Thursday night dropped baseball-sized hail on the Denver metro area. The largest hail report was a 2.75-inch hail stone in southeast Commerce City.
After storms on Friday and Saturday, the Denver area is set to warm up on Sunday and into next week. Denver could experience the warmest weather since last year.
The last time Denver recorded a 90-degree reading was on Sept. 30, 2023, with a 91-degree day. Gusty west winds will develop downslope warming which could warm Sunday’s highs to around 90 degrees.
Denver forecast
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with a few scattered storms, high 76; clearing skies tonight, low 52.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy and warmer with a slight chance for an isolated storm, high 84; mostly clear overnight, low 55.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy and very warm, high around 90; partly cloudy overnight, low 56.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny and continued warm, high near 90; partly cloudy overnight, low around 60.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy and staying warm, maybe a late storm, high around 90; partly cloudy overnight, low 58.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy, high 87; partly cloudy overnight, low near 60.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with the chance for a late storm, high 88; mostly clear overnight, low 61.
WEATHER LINE 9: Updated weather forecast information at 303-871-1492.
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