Arvada City Council delayed a vote on tiered drought surcharges until Aug. 18 after a 6–1 continuance as officials seek more outreach and billing detail.

Smoke this morning gives way to an elevated severe threat this afternoon and evening. Very large hail and damaging winds are possible.

About $30 million will help Colorado towns and tribes adopt cleaner building codes, expand EV and transit pilots, and pilot waste‑reduction policies.

Weld County racks up hundreds of mostly weak tornado touchdowns since 1950, but officials warn even small landspouts can cause serious local damage. County emergency pages and NWS surveys explain why and how to prepare.

Clear morning gives way to a hot afternoon with a chance of strong storms; hail and gusts possible east of I‑25.

Cool morning turns hot and gusty in Denver; slight chance of late‑afternoon storms and patchy smoke. Secure outdoor items and watch gusts this afternoon.

Sunny Juneteenth highs near 87°F in Denver, with a hotter, windier Saturday on the way. Fire Weather Watch and storm chances mean organizers and attendees should plan ahead.

A blue-green algae bloom has formed at Cherry Creek Reservoir in Aurora, prompting warnings from state agencies and ongoing water testing.

Mid-50s Thursday morning; highs near 90F today. A Fire Weather Watch is posted for Saturday with gusty mountain winds and a chance of severe storms on the plains.

Sunny, dry Wednesday in Denver with highs near 95°F and a Red Flag Warning for nearby mountains this afternoon. Secure loose items and avoid open burning.

Loveland will run targeted, neighborhood mosquito spraying after surveillance flagged higher mosquito activity; officials urge repellant use and signups for alerts.

Hot, dry and gusty this week — highs could reach the mid‑90s Wednesday and a Fire Weather Watch covers parts of the high country. Plan for heat and wind.

Heat, low humidity and gusty winds have pushed fire danger up across Colorado this week; NWS watches and multiple county restrictions are in effect.