DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver weather forecast brings quick clearing skies on Tuesday with mild highs in the 70s and a brisk afternoon wind.

Weather today: Afternoon sunshine and breeze

After the morning showers clear, the skies will become mainly sunny for most of the state. With more sunshine, highs will climb to the lower 70s with a light breeze in the second half of the day.

Flood watches are still in effect for the southwestern corner of the state until midnight.

From west to east on the map, a flood warning is in effect north of the Vallecito Reservoir until midnight. A flood warning is in effect for the Piedra drainage basin until 3 p.m. Wednesday. A flood warning is in effect for Pagosa Springs at the San Juan River until late Tuesday evening. A flood warning is in effect for the

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