Denver weather: Chance for Saturday showers and thunderstorms

DENVER (KDVR) — Showers and thunderstorms move into Denver’s weather Saturday afternoon and evening ahead of a warm and sunny Sunday.

Weather today: Morning sun, evening showers

Saturday will start off with plenty of sunshine.

However, as high temperatures climb to the mid-70s, clouds will build in by the afternoon ahead of some late afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

There is a marginal risk for thunderstorms to become strong to severe east of Denver. The biggest threat will be strong wind gusts.

Weather tonight: Clearing, mild

Saturday evening a few showers will linger, followed by clearing clouds overnight. Lows will fall to around 50 degrees which is about 5 degrees cooler than normal.

Looking ahead: Warmer Sunday, more showers to start the workweek

Sunday will be sunny and warmer. High temperatures will climb to the lower 80s, which is 10 degrees above what is typical this time of year.

Monday will start off with sunshine, but clouds will increase through the afternoon ahead of the chance for showers and a few thunderstorms. The chance for showers will continue on Tuesday alongside cooler temperatures.

Sunshine will return to the forecast by the end of the week and will help to boost high temperatures to the mid-70s.

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