Denver temperatures are expected to climb into the triple digits on Friday, potentially surpassing the city’s record high for June 20, according to the National Weather Service office in Boulder.
The current record of 99 degrees was set in 2017. Forecasters say the intense heat will crank up Friday with high peaks between 98 degrees to 104 degrees across most of the state’s lower elevations.
Mountain communities can expect temperatures as high as 80 degrees. The sky may also seem slightly smoky or hazy at times as a result of the southern Utah wildfires.
The NWS office in Boulder posted on social media that high temperatures will likely continue through Saturday.
Temperatures reaching 100 degrees are expected to spread to several areas in the north and east on June 20, including Sterling, Greeley, Fort Morgan, Akron, Julesburg, Holyoke, Wray and Burlington.
Temperatures will cool down slightly across Colorado on Sunday, largely dropping back into the 90s, before relief arrives Monday morning, forecasters said.
As temperatures rise, city officials recommend staying indoors with air conditioning, visiting public spaces such as libraries to cool off, drinking plenty of water and avoiding outdoor activity during peak sun hours.
Residents should also wear sunscreen, light, loose clothing and hats when outside.
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