Denver weather: Chance of afternoon rain showers, thunderstorms

Scattered showers and storms are expected to continue across the state, according to the National Weather Service.

The mountains will see light showers this morning, with scattered showers and storms spreading to the urban corridor, plains and valleys this afternoon.

Today will be partly sunny and breezy in the Denver metro area with a high of 77 degrees and a 40% chance of precipitation, mainly after 2 p.m. Tonight will hit a low of 47 degrees.

Rain returns Wednesday with temperatures dropping to a high of 65 degrees. Storms may continue Wednesday night with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight and a low of 45 degrees.