- | Close to record breaking heat today as we approach the mid to upper 90's on the plains this afternoon. The record high temperature today at DIA is 99 degrees set in 2013 and there should be at least a few areas to reach that temperature today, especially areas around Downtown Denver or any other areas with an abundance of asphalt. |
- | Breezy to gusty conditions expected this afternoon with winds from the S and SW for the most part with gusts generally up to 30mph, although stronger gusts will be possible at higher elevations along the Palmer Divide and in and around the foothills. |
- | Dry conditions are expected to continue today and into this evening. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 50's to low 60's on the plains with low to mid 50's along the foothills. |
A LOOK AHEAD: A weak, dry cold front will will in through the overnight effectively bringing Friday's high temperatures into a more seasonably low to mid 80's. No precipitation is expected with this cold front. Saturday's high temperatures jump right back into the low to mid 90's with dry conditions persisting. Similar conditions to start the day Sunday with high temperatures back into the low to mid 90's with a very slight chance for an afternoon rain shower/isolated thunderstorm although the largest threat would be gusty winds and some lightning as most precipitation looks to evaporate before making it to the surface.
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