Don’t put away that sunscreen or burn any fires any time soon — Denverites will see continued hot and dry heat this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday’s weather calls for a high of 93 degrees and a low of 64 degrees with light and variable wind in the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The fog over the city should start clearing by 9 a.m.
The National Weather Service cautioned people to practice heat safety as cities across the south-central plains to the east coast are expected to see a day in the high 90s and triple digits.
Here's the max heat index for , August 18. Anywhere from the south-central Plains to the East Coast, expect heat in the 90s and triple digits. Remember to practice wherever you are!
— National Weather Service (@NWS)
In Denver, Monday’s high is expected to be 98 degrees, with mostly sunny skies throughout the day. Wednesday’s high could provide some reprieve with a high near 86 degrees and some thunderstorms and a return to 91 degrees on Thursday is forecast, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service’s hazardous weather outlook for northeast and north central Colorado predicts hot and dry days Sunday and Monday, with elevated fire danger on Monday. In the foothills and mountains, thunderstorms are likely late Tuesday into Wednesday and Thursday.
