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Denver weather: Sun and summer temps before weekend rain showers

Fire danger conditions are possible for the eastern plains starting Friday, according to NWS forecasters

Lauren Penington of Denver Post portrait in Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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Warm, sunny weather will shine over Denver Thursday as the last of Wednesday’s storm rolls out, according to the National Weather Service.

Denver residents should enjoy time outdoors with plenty of sunshine and light wind Thursday and Friday before a new set of thunderstorms hits the city this weekend, .

Temperatures in the metro area will reach the upper-70s Thursday before dipping down to 50 degrees overnight, forecasters said. Friday could bring highs around 85 degrees.

Calm winds between 5 mph and 8 mph will drift through the metro area in the afternoon, according to NWS forecasters.

A wave of rain showers and thunderstorms could arrive Saturday afternoon, with the largest chance of weekend rain falling between noon and midnight Saturday, forecasters said.

also project chances of afternoon and evening storms Monday through Wednesday of next week.

Starting Friday, elevated fire weather conditions could spark red flag warnings for the eastern plains due to warm temperatures, low relative humidity and increased winds in the area, .

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