A prolonged heat stretch begins Saturday, July 11 — highs reach the upper 90s and nights stay warm through much of next week. Plan outdoor activities accordingly.

Jefferson County Public Health issued a bilingual extreme heat alert urging residents to check on vulnerable neighbors and use local cooling options.

A stray shower is possible this afternoon; a hot stretch begins Saturday with highs in the mid‑to‑upper 90s.

The state’s latest greenhouse‑gas report shows modest cuts but misses the 2025 statutory target. Officials point to millions in grants for buses, fleets and chargers.

Afternoon storms could bring hail and gusty winds. Triple-digit heat is possible early next week.

A wildfire near Cheyenne Mountain State Park triggered a 1.5‑mile pre‑evacuation and a 10 a.m. media briefing from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Windsor Lake’s swim beach is closed after tests detected a harmful blue‑green algae bloom; officials will monitor water quality with state partners before reopening.

A new Colorado law requires insurers to disclose wildfire risk scores and credit homeowners for mitigation. The measure takes effect July 1, 2026 and creates an appeals path for residents.

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are likely after 1 p.m.; gusty winds and brief heavy rain could slow the commute. A heat surge builds into the weekend.

Clear morning and a cool start; highs near 95°F with patchy smoke and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Expect gusty winds with any passing cells.

Patchy smoke this morning and highs near 96°F today. Storm chances Tue–Thu and a major heat surge could push highs toward 100°F this weekend.

Patchy smoke this morning and hot afternoons in Denver; highs near 93°F today and a heat surge building into next weekend.

Hazy skies and patchy smoke Saturday, July 4 in Denver with a high near 90°F. Scattered storms this afternoon could bring hail and gusty winds.