Thunderstorms will be a threat through the evening across eastern Colorado as a surge of moisture combines with a weak front to bring a heightened risk of some strong to severe storms to areas along and east of I-25.
Some of these storms will produce heavy rainfall and hail up to 3/4" in diameter as they rumble toward the northeast at 25 mph through early tonight. Skies will clear overnight with temperatures dropping to around 60 degrees in the Denver area by early Tuesday.
The air will be drier and hotter for Tuesday with highs returning to the low to mid-90s for Denver and the eastern plains. If you're looking to cool off , the mountains are a great place to be. Highs will stay comfortable, in the upper-70s to mid-80s, with scattered storms and showers popping up over higher terrain in the late-afternoon.
Wednesday through Friday will see a return to scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Temperatures will remain about right for mid-to late August with readings in the upper 80s to low 90s for lower elevations and 70s to low 80s in the mountains.
Saturday will be a bit hotter and drier, followed by a better chance for thunderstorms on Sunday. Early next week may bring a bit of a taste of what is to come in September as a cold front will bring cooler temperatures on Monday with highs in the middle 80s and lows in the low to mid-50s!
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