Metro Denver, Boulder Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms, Wind

Thunderstorms and strong winds could hit communities along the Front Range Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Metro Denver weather forecast

Thursday: There's a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m., weather officials said. You can expect a partly sunny sky before 2 p.m., with a high around 74. Winds could gust up to 16 mph.

Thursday night: There's a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. The sky will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Friday: Showers are likely and a thunderstorm could hit in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. You can expect some sun, with a high of around 70. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday night: Showers are likely and there may be a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. You can expect a mostly cloudy sky, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Boulder weather forecast

Thursday: You can expect a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Some sun will shine through, with a high of around 71 and light and variable wind, weather officials said.

Thursday night: There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. You can expect a mostly cloudy sky, with a low around 47 and calm wind. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Friday: Showers are likely and a thunderstorm is possible in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The sky is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a high of around 69 and calm wind. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Friday night: Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before midnight. The sky will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

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