Cooler, with scattered storms across the Denver metro-area this weekend

DENVER — We'll have a bit of sunshine to start your Saturday with clouds quickly increasing by the afternoon. Look for scattered showers and storms to arrive just after lunchtime. So far, it doesn't look like any will turn severe.

Daytime highs will be a bit below average, with highs in the mid-80s on Saturday. An even bigger cooldown arrives Sunday, with highs only reaching the mid- to upper-70s.

Storms make a comeback on Sunday afternoon too, with heavy rain falling in some spots. The National Weather Service in Boulder was calling for a half-inch of rain on the Palmer Divide, and increased flooding chances in Colorado's burn areas.

Enjoy the rain and break from the heat. These weekend temperatures will be about 5 to 10 degrees below normal for mid-July!

We're also likely to see some Canadian wildfire smoke drift into the state this evening and stick around through Sunday.

Warmer, drier weather is back by the middle of next week. Highs return to the 90s by Wednesday.

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