Near record heat for Friday, staying warm this weekend with some rain
Aug 28, 2026
Tonight, well see a few isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Storms will be pretty hit or miss, but some could produce gusty winds and sudden strong wind gusts. Most of the activity should fade this evening, with war
mer and drier conditions settling back in overnight. Saturday will be another hot day across the plains, with temperatures climbing back into the 90s. A few showers and thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon and evening, with coverage a little higher than what we see today. Most storms will remain on the weaker side, but a few could still produce strong, gusty winds. Things become more active late Saturday and into Sunday as more moisture moves into the region. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible each afternoon, with better coverage than weve seen recently. Storms will still be fairly hit or miss, but there will be a better chance of picking up some rain.Monday looks to have the best chance for more meaningful rainfall. Scattered showers and storms will be around, and temperatures should cool down a bit, with highs dipping below 90 degrees across the plains. Tuesday should stay somewhat cooler as well, with a few leftover showers or storms possible.After Monday and Tuesday, conditions look to turn drier again. For now, the main takeaway is a hot weekend with increasing thunderstorm chances, followed by a cooler and wetter start to next week. Keep an eye on the sky this weekend, especially for gusty winds with stronger storms.Watch the full forecast below: After near record heat Friday, storms expected this weekendDENVER WEATHER LINKS: Hourly forecast | Radars | Traffic | Weather Page | 24/7 Weather StreamClick here to watch the Denver7 live weather stream.
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