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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Denver, Denver International Airport (KDEN)

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

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Aug 7:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Brighton CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Brighton CO
 39.96°N 104.78°W (Elev. 5098 ft)
Last Update:
3:15 pm MDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm MDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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