With temperatures climbing through the upper 90s in the metro area and into the 100s across the plains, Monday’s forecast will bake much of Colorado.
With a low of 72 degrees in Denver as of 6 a.m., the National Weather Service said in a tweet that if that temperature holds, it would set the daily record for warmest minimum temperature, a record last set in 1878 with 70 degrees.
We had a nice sunrise this morning! If you’ve ever been outside, you’ve probably noticed how warm it is already. The lowest temperature in Denver so far has been 72°, which if held would set the daily record for warmest minimum temperature, breaking the current record of 70° set in 1878. #COwx pic.twitter.com/gPlm6wAtUY
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 18, 2022
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., citing concerns that temperatures could reach 105 in some parts of the state.
Monday’s forecast for Denver calls for a high of 99, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
Heat warning for the plains today with temperatures in the upper 90s to 105. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the mountains. Isolated showers over the plains with winds gusting to 45 mph. #cowx pic.twitter.com/zIQg0J18Vl
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 18, 2022
Overnight, conditions will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to a low of around 69.
Those above-normal temperatures are likely to stick around through the week, meaning Monday marks just the start of a very dry, very hot week for the state.
Forecasters expect a high of 97 on Tuesday with a 40 percent chance of rain.
As of now, Wednesday is expected to be the coolest day of the week with a high of 93, as Thursday and Friday are expected to bring temperatures of 96 and 98, respectively.
With record-breaking heat coming to the Front Range, the weather service is warning of increased fire danger, citing withered vegetation and dry conditions.
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