Heavy Rain Forecast for Denver: Monsoonal Showers Expected Wednesday
Denver, CO – August 1, 2023 – Residents of Denver should prepare for another round of rain as forecasters predict monsoonal showers in the metro area on Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Boulder reports a significant chance of thunderstorms primarily after 3 p.m. Temperatures are expected to peak near 83°F, with light winds shifting from the east-northeast at 5 to 8 mph. The probability of precipitation stands at 70%.
A cold front moving through Colorado is expected to collide with moisture moving northward, enhancing the likelihood of heavy rainfall starting around 1 p.m. Wednesday. As conditions develop, thunderstorms may accompany the showers. Overnight temperatures will drop to approximately 61°F, with continued rain expected into the night. Winds will diminish to light and variable after midnight, maintaining a 70% chance of precipitation.
Looking ahead, similar weather patterns are forecast for Thursday and Friday, although conditions may begin to stabilize heading into the weekend. On Thursday, the NWS anticipates showers and possible thunderstorms, particularly between noon and 3 p.m., with a high near 84°F and a 60% chance of rain. Friday holds a 40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms under partly sunny skies, reaching a high of 85°F.
Residents can expect a slight reprieve from the rain on Saturday, with a 20% chance of showers after noon, and mostly sunny conditions with highs near 91°F over the weekend.
Stay tuned for updates and prepare for potential stormy weather in the coming days.
