DENVER, Colorado – This July 4, a storm system will be moving into the state from the north, raising the risk of severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening for Denver and all of the eastern Plains.
Thunderstorms will be present at the end of the day and there is a possibility of thunderstorm activity throughout the night, which could affect the fireworks celebrations. The main hazards associated with the strongest storms include large hail, destructive winds, heavy rain, and the possibility of a tornado.
Temperatures will stay warm, but not too hot for Independence Day, with highs in the low-mid 80s.
Here is a more detailed forecast for the next few days:
- Independence Day: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, high near 82. North northwest wind between 8 and 17 mph.
- Tuesday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, low around 54. North northeast wind between 8 and 17 mph.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, high near 68. East wind between 8 and 16 mph.
- Wednesday night: Chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, low around 56.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 82.
- Thursday night: probability of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, low around 58.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 85.
- Friday night: Partly cloudy, low around 59.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
- Saturday night: Partly cloudy, low around 61.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 86.
