Denver residents should brace for another day of searing temperatures as the city anticipates a high near 98°F today. According to the National Weather Service, "Areas of smoke before noon" are expected, followed by mostly sunny and hot conditions throughout the day. Wind speeds from the south southwest at 5 to 8 mph are set to become westerly in the afternoon, with potential gusts reaching as high as 20 mph.
The evening will provide a brief respite from the heat, with the NWS forecasting a mostly clear night and a low around 63°F. Residents looking ahead to tomorrow can expect similar conditions, with forecasters predicting "Mostly sunny, with a high near 96." The week's weather pattern appears settled into hot and mostly sunny days, except for a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms rolling in towards the weekend.
Along with the heat, the NWS has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook highlighting the potential for severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening over northeast Colorado, particularly "along and east of a line from Sterling to Akron." According to the outlook, these storms may pack damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail. Fire danger also remains elevated today due to the dry and windy conditions.
Looking forward, critical fire weather conditions are anticipated in the mountains and high valleys on Tuesday because of the winds intensifying within a hot and dry airmass. The National Weather Service notes, "That hot and dry airmass will remain over the area through most of this week." Residents in these affected areas should exercise caution and stay informed of evolving conditions.
For those keen on keeping a close eye on the weather, especially with the mentioned chance of severe thunderstorms, the NWS encourages spotter activation, stating it may be required over the northeast plains from 5 pm to 9 pm this evening. Stay updated with the latest weather advisories, as conditions can change rapidly.
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