-	The airmass providing the cooler than normal temperatures quickly retreats today as high pressure rapidly builds over the District. Highs this afternoon will climb into the low and mid 90's over the plains with 80's in the Front Range foothills.
-	Conditions will trend dry but there will be a build-up of fair weather cumulus clouds this afternoon and a very isolated shower or weak thunderstorm cannot be completely ruled out over the foothills and Palmer Divide. If a shower or weak thunderstorm is able to develop meaningful precipitation is not expected, less than 0.10".
-	Wildfires burning to the W will result in an increase in smoke/haze resulting in somewhat reduced visibilities as the day wears on. If there is anything positive about having hazy/smoky skies is that it will likely make for a colorful sunset this evening. The haze may be persistent over the coming days pending the fire activity over western Colorado?

STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: No meaningful precipitation expected today or tonight.

A LOOK AHEAD: We will tack on another 2-3 degrees on Wednesday with highs well into the 90's over the plains with a few locations possibly touching 100 briefly. Generally dry conditions expected but if you are lucky a high based gusty sprinkle or weak thunderstorm may be observed providing a bit of relief from the heat for some in the afternoon. Cooler Thursday behind a weak front with highs in the 80s. There will be more moisture to work with and a very good chance for most areas to see an afternoon thunderstorm or two. Some storms could become strong to severe with brief heavy rainfall.