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Colorado weather: Fire danger high across state, with record-breaking heat possible

Temps in Denver could break 2023 record high

Denver Post reporter Max Levy in Denver Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Most of Colorado will be under a Red Flag Warning this afternoon, as the National Weather Service warns record-breaking heat, dry conditions and strong winds may combine to create

Temperatures in Denver which would surpass for the Denver area, set in 2023. Weather will be partly sunny and breezy, and temps will fall to about 48 overnight.

Rain is forecast Sunday afternoon and evening in Denver, with a high near 69 and an overnight low of 34.

As of Saturday morning, going into effect this morning and afternoon included the entire Denver metro area and Interstate 25 corridor as well as much of the Western Slope and southern half of the state.

Residents in Red Flag Warning zones are urged to avoid outdoor burning and any other activities that could produce sparks and start a wildfire.

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