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Storms could turn severe on both Saturday and Sunday, but there appears to be a higher risk on Saturday.
DENVER — Parts of Colorado might experience severe weather on Saturday and Sunday.
Storms are forecast to move through the state this weekend, and according to 9NEWS meteorologist Chris Bianchi, a severe threat is present for both days. Chances for severe weather are expected to be higher on Saturday, with a risk of hail, strong winds and isolated tornadoes, Bianchi reported.
Heavy rain is not expected for either day, Bianchi said, but the foothills could get more rain on Sunday.
Severe storms are likely across the northeast Saturday, with the greatest threat being “along and northeast of a line from Greeley to Limon,” according to the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast office for Denver and Boulder.
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The main threats are damaging winds and large hail of up to 2 inches in diameter, the NWS said, but there’s also a chance of flooding rain and a tornado on Saturday.
Denver forecast
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a chance for a gusty, late-day storm, high 95; mostly cloudy overnight, low 60.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and a bit cooler, with widespread late-day showers/storms (some could become severe), high 83; mostly cloudy overnight, low 58.
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy and seasonal, with widespread late-day showers/storms (some could become severe), high 81; mostly cloudy overnight, low 57.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy and even cooler, with early showers and afternoon storms possible, high 78; mostly cloudy overnight, low 57.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonal, with a slight chances for storms, high 83; partly cloudy overnight, low 59.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot, high 91; partly cloudy overnight, low 61.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a slight chance for storms, high 95; partly cloudy overnight, low 61.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and hot, with late-day storm chances, high 92; partly cloudy overnight, low 62.
On Friday, Denver had its hottest day of the year so far, with a temperature high of 95 degrees at DIA. The NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for DIA, Watkins and Bennett until 8:30 p.m.
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