Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Denver - Centennial Airport (KAPA)

Lat: 39.56°NLon: 104.85°WElev: 5869ft.

Partly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 11:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Silver Heights CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 7 mph becoming north northeast.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers likely.  Low around 43. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 7 mph becoming north northeast.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers likely. Low around 43. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Silver Heights CO
 39.45°N 104.88°W (Elev. 6394 ft)
11:11 am MDT May 21, 2026
12pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 27, 2026
 
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