Rain storms hung over the mountains and high plains north of metro Denver Friday morning ahead of a hot day with possible afternoon and evening thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Related Articles Weather | Denver weather: Hot morning, possible afternoon storms bringing brief rain Weather | Water at tip of Florida hits hot tub level, may have set world record for warmest seawater Weather | Denver weather: Hot with temps to reach 95 degrees, possible afternoon thunderstorms Weather | Colorado’s drought is back after only a short reprieve Weather | Denver weather: Temps rising to 99 degrees with light, brief afternoon thunderstorms The scattered storms may bring brief heavy rain and kick out wind at speeds up to 60 miles per hour, weather service forecasters said, estimating the likelihood of rain at 30%. The high temperature in Denver on Friday will be 95 degrees, decreasing to 64 degrees at night, forecasters said.