Forecast and Discussion
By 7News Meteorologist Richard Ortner at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday -- July 5, 2008

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Current Warnings:

Currently there are no warnings around the state.

Your 24/7 Synopsis:
Moisture is increasing throughout the region as we move into the second half of the weekend. As a result, showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight and Sunday. Severe weather is not expected, but a few storms may be relatively slow movers, producing areas of moderate rainfall. Otherwise, the main impact of these storms will be lightning and gusty winds. A cool front will move into northeastern Colorado Sunday afternoon, cooling temperatures into the mid to upper 80s.

Your 24/7 Nowcast

Isolated showers will continue to diminish, with clearing skies overnight.

METRO DENVER:

Sunday: Not as hot! Sunny with comfortable temperatures into the upper 80s for the lunchtime hours. Clouds will build throughout the morning hours bringing in isolated storms. Low temperatures will dip into the lower 60s.
Monday: The start of the work will be closer to everage, with highs in the mid 80s. A slight chance for isolated storms with overnight lows near 60.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the upper 80s and calm winds. Temperatures overnight around 60.

EASTERN PLAINS:

Sunday: Not as hot as Saturday! Sunny and nice for the first part of the day. Clouds will build into the afternoon bringing in storms. Highs will be in the upper 80s. Overnight lows will cool into the upper 50s to low 60s.
Monday: The start of the work week will be average. Expect partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 80s, with a slight chance for isolated storms. Lows will be cooler around 59.
Tuesday: Pleanty of sun with temperatures near 90 and overnight lows in the upper 50s.

MOUNTAINS:

Sunday: Pleasant with partly cloudy skies with a chance of a few thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s to near 70 with lows in the 40s.
Monday: The start of the work week is pleasant with temperatures in the lower 80s with sunny skies. Overnight tempertures will be in the upper 30s with a chance of showers before midnight.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with cooler temperatures in the upper 60s and a small chance of showers. Lows overnight dipping into the mid 40s.

WESTERN SLOPE:

Sunday: Warm and dry. Highs will warm into the lower 90s. A slight chance of showers overnight cooling lows into the upper 50s.
Monday: The start of the work week will be sunny with partly cloudy skies. Storms are possible after noon. Highs will reach the lower 90s then cool overnight into the lower 60s.
Tuesday: The heat continues with pleanty of sun and highs into the upper 90s and very mild over night with lows in the mid 60s.

Your 24/7 Planning Forecast:
For the next 5 to 7 days, widely scattered afternoon thunderstorms may bring temporary relief from the heat wave. Most of the storms will bring little rain, gusty winds and lightning. Fire danger will remain high across the region. Be careful with any outdoor burning or fireworks.

Extended Outlook, 8 to 14 days:
The Climate Prediction Center's forecast for the next 7-14 days is calling for warmer than average temperatures and below average precipitation for Colorado. July will likely continue to bring on the heat, but not much rain through the first two weeks. We will hope to have the monsoon flow kick in by the second half of the month and bring in some badly needed rains.

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Richard J. Ortner came to 7NEWS in September 2000 as the weekend morning meteorologist.
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