Front Range Colorado is bracing for a scorching stretch ahead as a powerful heat dome settles in, sending daily highs into the 90s and even near 100°F come Friday. Fire danger is also set to rise with bone-dry downslope winds ramping up in the days ahead. But there’s relief on the horizon: a cold front will finally break the heatwave by Monday, bringing much cooler temps, a shot at rain, and the kind of weather we’ll certainly be ready for!
The anticipated reprieve from the heat has arrived! Low clouds blanket the Front Range Tuesday morning, and exactly how quickly they burn off today will be the key to unlocking explosive severe thunderstorm development this afternoon over our area. We discuss the latest forecast details surrounding the severe risk today, including our team’s lingering concerns, the timing of the risk, and which areas stand the best chance to see big hail Tuesday afternoon.
Record-breaking temperatures will be the story this week in the Front Range, though there’s plenty more to discuss. While a brief cooldown is on the way Tuesday, it comes with a catch—a chance for severe storms, depending on how quickly low clouds clear up. Then, just as we get a break, another scorching heatwave arrives on Thursday through the upcoming weekend, with several days of triple-digit temperatures that will shatter records. Let’s dive into the details.
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