Denver weather: More sunshine, high plains storms

DENVER (KDVR) — Morning sunshine helps to warm metro Denver highs on Thursday, but there could be some severe storms in the plains this afternoon.

Weather today: Plains storms

Denver will see mainly sunny skies Thursday morning, allowing for temperatures to climb into the upper 60s with some late clouds. Storms can fire up in the afternoon and push across the plains in the evening.

There is a slight risk for severe storms in the eastern plains, with chances for gusty winds, isolated large hail and the potential for a tornado. Keep an eye on the sky this afternoon.

Weather tonight: Extra clouds

Clouds from the afternoon will linger as the showers and storms push east on Thursday night. Overnight lows will end up in the lower 40s with a light wind.

Looking ahead: Warmer and drier weekend

Friday finishes off the workweek with mostly sunny skies, small storm chances and mild highs in the lower 40s. Saturday kicks off the holiday weekend with partly to mainly sunny skies with seasonal highs in the lower 70s.

Sunday is a little warmer as highs hit the 80-degree mark with mostly sunny skies. Memorial Day has a small chance for a late storm as highs reach the lower 80s and Denver sees partly cloudy skies.

Tuesday keeps temperatures in the lower 80s with a mix of sun and clouds and small storm chances. Wednesday also has small storm chances in the afternoon with extra clouds and mild highs near the 80-degree mark.