Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across central and eastern Minnesota, Iowa, and western Wisconsin. A few tornadoes, isolated very large hail, and damaging winds may occur. An upper level low will help trigger scattered thunderstorms over portions of central and southern California today along with a few inches of snow in the central Sierra Nevadas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Denver - Centennial Airport (KAPA)

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

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SE 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Sep 2:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands Ranch CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers likely before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Highlands Ranch CO
 39.55°N 104.97°W (Elev. 5699 ft)
3:06 pm MDT Sep 19, 2024
3pm MDT Sep 19, 2024-6pm MDT Sep 25, 2024
 
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