In brief: Expect scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms Friday and Saturday across the Denver area, with a warmer and drier day Sunday. More storms return next week. Severe storms are more likely to form in Northeastern Colorado along the Wyoming and Nebraska state lines.

In detail: After a warm and increasingly cloudy Friday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll off the foothills into the Denver area by mid to late afternoon. Some storms could produce heavy rain and localized flash flooding, particularly from the foothills out onto the plains. Showers may linger into the evening before tapering off overnight.

Although the higher risk of severe storms is to the northeast of the metro area, the chances of getting a thunderstorm is highest along the Front Range Mountains and into Colorado Springs.

Saturday brings another round of afternoon storms, although coverage looks a bit more limited than Friday. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 80s. Plan for some passing storms after lunchtime, mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Sunday looks to be the driest and warmest day of the weekend, with highs climbing into the low to mid 90s. Only a few isolated storms are possible, mostly confined to the mountains. It should be a great day for outdoor plans across the metro area.

Looking ahead, storm chances return next week, particularly from Tuesday through Thursday. Monday looks relatively dry and warm before more widespread afternoon storms develop midweek. Temperatures will trend near or slightly below average for much of next week.

Planning Tips:

• Friday: Storms likely after 3 PM, could affect your evening plans.
• Saturday: Fewer storms, but still possible in the afternoon.
• Sunday: Warm and mostly dry, pretty good for outdoor activities.
• Next week: More storms (potential for heavy rainfall), especially midweek; stay weather-aware.