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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Denver, Denver International Airport (KDEN)

Lat: 39.85°NLon: 104.66°WElev: 5404ft.

Partly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.28 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Denver International Airport CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Denver International Airport CO
 39.86°N 104.68°W (Elev. 5302 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 am MDT Sep 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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