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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.
Aurora declared Stage 2 fire restrictions on July 3, banning consumer fireworks citywide while the city’s professionally run Fourth of July show will still go on under tight safety measures.
Patchy smoke greets Denver; highs near 92°F and a Red Flag Warning for South Park could complicate Fourth of July plans.
Fire officials warned crews who fought the Iron Fire near Eureka may have been exposed to lead; commanders urged decontamination and testing.
Red Flag Warning for parts of the Denver area today; patchy smoke and highs near 94 may affect outdoor plans.
Cool morning, then a hot, smoky afternoon. Red Flag Warning noon–8 p.m.; avoid burning.
Clear Creek County moved to Stage 2 fire restrictions at noon on June 29, banning campfires, fireworks and most off-road use across unincorporated areas. Officials warn of criminal penalties for violators.
Adams County put Stage 1 fire restrictions into effect June 29, limiting open burning and many outdoor flames as critical fire‑weather moves across the Front Range.
The NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning for Boulder County on June 30; open burning is banned and officials warn residents to avoid any spark‑producing activity.
Douglas County enacted Stage 1 fire restrictions June 29, banning personal fireworks and open burning in unincorporated areas as officials warn of heightened wildfire risk.
A Red Flag Warning for Boulder County on June 28 bans open burning countywide as gusty winds and low humidity raise wildfire risk. Officials urge residents to avoid spark‑producing activities.
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