Denver woke up to clear skies and a mild start around 74°F at KBJC, but Sunday, July 26, is shaping up to be the city’s hottest day of the year so far. Forecasters expect temperatures to surge into the low 100s this afternoon, with a Heat Advisory in effect from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. MDT. Overnight lows will stay warm across the metro, offering little relief for anyone without air conditioning.
What To Expect Today
Skies will stay mostly sunny for much of the day before a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms creeps in after about 3 p.m., especially near the foothills. Overall rain chances sit near 20 percent. Highs are projected to top out around 100–102°F before dipping a few degrees late in the afternoon, with light north winds of just a few miles per hour.
A Heat Advisory covers the Denver metro, Boulder, Fort Collins and Greeley from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. MDT, and the National Weather Service notes that some spots could reach between 100 and 104°F.
Heat Advisory And How To Stay Safe
If you don’t have reliable air conditioning, Denver Parks facilities and public libraries will be available as daytime cooling sites during the advisory. Check each location’s hours before you head out. Stay hydrated, steer clear of heavy exertion in the middle of the day, wear lightweight clothing and never leave children or pets in a parked car, even for a short time.
For the city’s full list of cooling options and shelter guidance, visit the City and County of Denver.
Storm Chances This Week
The pattern is expected to shift early next week as monsoonal moisture returns, boosting the odds of slower-moving showers and thunderstorms from Monday through Wednesday. Some storms could bring locally heavy rain and gusty outflow winds. That change should trim daytime highs a bit, though it also increases the risk of localized flooding where storms stall, according to the National Weather Service.
Plan Ahead
Try to schedule strenuous work for the early morning or later evening, keep water handy when you’re out and about, and line up an indoor backup plan for any outdoor events.
For a deeper look at yesterday’s near-record scorch-fest, see yesterday’s near-record scorch-fest, as per Hoodline.
