Weather Story

Warmer through the Weekend and Cooler Next Week

High Fire Danger Returns Saturday

Saturday Severe Thunderstorm Potential

Temperatures will warm up a few more degrees today with a slight uptick in afternoon and evening thunderstorms. One or two could become strong across the southeast plains with small hail and strong winds possible. Although winds elsewhere won't be as strong as they were yesterday, please remain cautious to avoid fire starts! Winds and heat will increase into Saturday with a return of high fire danger across most of southern CO. Temperatures will cool down a bit for early next week with a better chance for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. #cowx

High Fire Danger returns for Saturday as hot, dry and windy conditions spread across most of southern CO. The far eastern plains will see strong to severe afternoon thunderstorms. Please use caution and avoid fire starts! The strongest winds and most volatile fire weather conditions will be across the mountain areas. #cowx

Thunderstorms will develop just east of the southeast mountains Saturday afternoon, and strengthen as they move east into moister conditions towards the Kansas border. The best chance for severe thunderstorms, capable of producing large hail and damaging winds, will be east of a line from Haswell to Pritchett. #cowx