With a low of 72 degrees in Denver as of 6 a.m., the National Weather Service tweeted that if that temperature holds, it will set the daily record for warmest minimum temperature, a record last set in 1878 at 70 degrees. We had a nice sunrise this morning! If you’ve already been outside, you’ve probably noticed how hot it already is. Denver’s low 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% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Temperature Informational in the plains today with temperatures in the early 90s to 105. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the mountains. Isolated showers in the plains with gusty winds up to 45 mph. #cowx pic.twitter.com/zIQg0J18Vl — NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 18, 2022 In the evening, conditions will be partly cloudy with a low of 69 degrees. Those warmer-than-normal temperatures will likely persist throughout 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% chance of rain. So far, Wednesday is expected to be the coolest day of the week with a high of 93 degrees, with Thursday and Friday expected to bring temperatures of 96 and 98 degrees, respectively. With record-breaking heat coming to the Front Range, the weather service is warning of increased wildfire danger, citing dry vegetation and dry conditions.
