Denver is heating up fast, and this time the thermometer is not messing around. Sunny skies and a high near 98°F are on tap today, with only a modest cooldown tonight as lows hover in the upper 60s to around 69°F. A strengthening dome of heat over the Four Corners is sliding in for the weekend, setting the stage for a much hotter stretch than earlier this week.
Weekend Heat Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the I-25 corridor, including Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26. Daytime highs are expected to reach the upper 90s to around 100°F.
The advisory warns that the hot conditions could lead to heat illness for people without access to cooling. Officials recommend drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned spaces when possible, and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon heat. For the full advisory and county-specific details, see the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder.
Cooling Centers And Precautions
The City and County of Denver will open recreation centers and libraries as cooling centers when local heat thresholds are met, offering air-conditioned space, water and a place to rest for residents who do not have adequate cooling at home. City guidance also urges residents to check on older neighbors, avoid midday outdoor exertion, and never leave children or pets in parked cars, even for a short time.
For locations, hours, and contacts, visit the City of Denver heat resources page or call 3-1-1.
Storm Chances Next Week
Monsoon moisture is expected to creep back in by Sunday, which will bump up the chance of scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms early next week. Highs are forecast to reach near 100°F on both Saturday and Sunday, then hold in the mid to upper 90s on Monday as thunderstorm chances increase.
Storms are most likely after midday Monday and into Tuesday and could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds to localized areas. Commuters and anyone with outdoor plans should monitor the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder forecast for timing updates and any thunderstorm watches that might affect travel.
What This Means For Plans
If you have outdoor plans this weekend, think early or late. Shift activities to the morning or evening, set up shade and water stations, and consider shortening or rescheduling strenuous work in the hottest part of the day.
Employers and event organizers are encouraged to build in extra breaks, provide shaded rest areas, and keep an eye on staff and attendees for signs of heat stress. Residents are urged to check on neighbors, especially older adults, and to limit outdoor exercise between 11 AM and 7 PM, when temperatures and sun exposure will be at their peak.
For pets, keep walks short and stick to the cooler hours of early morning or late evening, and be mindful of hot pavement that can burn paws.
.jpg){kind=link}