Denver residents should expect a hot and sunny day Friday as the weather heats up even more leading into the weekend, the National Weather Service said.
Sunny skies are expected with a high of 94 degrees, as winds blow between 5 and 10 mph, gusting as high as 16 mph.
The weather service warned that hot and dry conditions could elevate fire concerns, cautioning residents.
🎶 The heat is on 🎶
The majority of the next 14 days look quite hot across Colorado. Denver could approach 100° a couple times in this span. There will be a short break in the heat next Tuesday and Wednesday.
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
Saturday is expected to heat up to a high of 97 degrees, with winds reaching 5 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. A 10% chance of rain is forecast for the afternoon.
A slight chance of thunderstorms will come to Denver on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, which is forecast to reach a high of 94 degrees.
Monday is expected to continue the warming trend, reaching 97 degrees under the hot sun before dropping to a high of 84 degrees on Tuesday.
