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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.

Mostly Cloudy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 4:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Parker CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 64. East northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 64 °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 40. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 64. East northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Memorial Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Parker CO
 39.52°N 104.74°W (Elev. 6004 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 pm MDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 28, 2026
 
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