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Record-breaking heat wave arrives in Denver: What to expect across Colorado
DENVER — A scorching-hot weather pattern, unusual for Colorado, will sit over the state for the next several days and is expected to break Denver weather records through the weekend.
The record-breaking heat wave has placed the Denver metro and communities along the Front Range including Fort Collins, Boulder, Fort Morgan under a heat advisory starting at 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. each day on Friday through Sunday.
“102° is our expected high today and it looks like we’ll break that record of 101 degrees this afternoon,” said Denver7 Meteorologist Stacey Donaldson. “This weather pattern is the opposite of what we have during high fire danger periods when the wind is blowing and there’s a lot of action going on. This is more stagnant air that will sit over us.”
Weather forecasters and health officials warn Coloradans to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during the peak afternoon hours, especially those people who are susceptible to weather-related health issues.
“Highs will soar into the 100-105 degree range each day, and the prolonged period of heat will add to heat stress on people and outdoor animals,” added the National Weather Service (NWS) in Boulder.
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DENVER WEEKEND TEMPS AND RECORDS
Here’s a look at the expected high temperatures in Denver and the previous record temps.Friday’s high: 102° | Record temp is 101°Saturday’s high: 102° | Record temp is 102°Sunday’s high: 103° | Record temp is 100°
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Denver is 105 degrees and Donaldson said the city has only hit that temp 5 times in the past.
While some Colorado communities could see a 105° degree temp by this weekend, Denver is not expected to reach the all-time record, but here’s when it has happened in the past.
- June 28, 2018
- June 26, 2012
- June 25, 2012
- July 20, 2005
- August 8, 1878
Across Colorado’s urban corridor and northeastern plains, temperatures could range between 98 to 105 degrees or more in some locations.
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SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION
Heat exhaustion can develop in just a few minutes. Common symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, clammy skin and a fast or weak pulse.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people suffering from heat exhaustion should sip water, loosen clothes, find a cooler location and apply cool, wet cloths or take a cool bath.
Anyone with heat exhaustion symptoms that last longer than 1 hour or are experiencing worsening conditions should seek immediate medical help.
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SYMPTOMS OF HEAT STROKE
The CDC says heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness in which the body temperature can rise to 106° or higher in as little as 15 minutes.
Heat stroke symptoms include confusion, slurred speech, heavy sweating, seizures and can be fatal if not treated.If heat stroke is suspected, 911 should be called and the victim should be moved to a shaded or cooler area and outer clothes should be removed.
The CDC says to help cool the victim, wet the person’s skin, soak clothes in water or apply cold wet cloths to the skin.
In addition to the dangerous heat, air quality in the Denver metro will likely remain a concern over the next several days for all people and especially sensitive populations.
An ozone action day alert has been issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) until at least 4 p.m. Thursday.
“Continued hot and stagnant weather will allow ozone to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups…the highest concentrations are expected in southern and western portions of the Denver Metro area,” said the CDHPE.
There is an increased risk of respiratory problems for children, adults and anyone else with lung issues. The CDHPE urges people with breathing or lung issues to reduce time outdoors and avoid any heavy activity during the upcoming heat wave.
“Just a lot of stagnant air that will be sitting over us for the end of the week and the weekend,” added Donaldson.”
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RARE 100-DEGREE DAY STRETCH IN DENVER
Denver’s official weather reporting station at Denver International Airport last recorded 100 degrees on June 25, 2024. Before that, the last time Denver officially hit 100° was back on August 5, 2022.
Denver has not experienced a streak of three consecutive 100-degree days since June 2021 and before that way back in July of 2012.2012 was a particularly hot period where Denver saw the most 100-degree days ever in a single year reaching a record 13 days of triple digit heat.
Sunday’s temperature will warm close to the all-time record in Denver of 105°.
If Denver reaches 100 degrees Friday, Saturday and Sunday – that would bring this year’s total to 4 days of 100-degree heat and would rank in the Top 10 of 100-degree days by year.
The heat has already made headlines in Denver this summer after NWS data recorded June as the second-warmest on record just behind the scorcher of 2012.
COLORADO HEAT WAVE | FORECAST TEMPS BY CITY
Here’s a look at how high temperatures are expected to peak starting Friday through the weekend in these Colorado communities. To view the chart in fullscreen mode, click this link.
The potential for record-high temperatures stretches across communities along the I-25 corridor and through the plains. If there is moisture to be had in Colorado, any storms would likely form over mountain communities with most of the rest of the state unfortunately remaining dry, according to the NWS.
“This extended heat can have negative impacts on health, especially those sensitive to heat. It is essential to stay hydrated in these conditions and check on loved ones and pets while these conditions persist,” added the NWS.
PREVIOUS DENVER HIGH-TEMPERATURE RECORDS THIS WEEKEND
To break heat records in Denver, the afternoon high temperatures would need to break these previous records for the following days:
- July 12: 101° set in 1971
- July 13: 100° set in 2003
- July 14: 100° set in 1878
For context, the normal afternoon high in Denver for this time of the year is 90 degrees.
Along with the potential health impacts, Xcel Energy urged customers to follow certain tips to help reduce electricity costs during the upcoming heat wave. Customers can conserve energy by opening interior doors to improve air circulation, closing drapes and blinds during the day, and running large appliances like washing machines outside the hottest periods of the day.
To see the 100-degree temps in Denver infographic in fullscreen mode, click this link.
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DENVER — A lieutenant with Berthoud Fire who was injured after he was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver in Denver last month is making progress, according to a Tuesday update.
The wrong-way driver, identified as 25-year-old Kevem Dos Santos, was killed in the May 17 crash inside the barrier-separated HOV lanes on Interstate 25.
Ken Bradley, the Berthoud Fire lieutenant, was traveling to work when the crash occurred. He was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
The crash left Bradley with multiple fractures in both legs, fractures to his left arm, a dislocated right shoulder, several broken ribs, and a collapsed lung.
Bradley’s family said he is now able to get in and out of his wheelchair on his own. But he faces additional surgeries this week to reconstruct his ankles and feet.
His family thanked the more than 800 donors who have contributed $85,000 to his GoFundMe and said he remains in good spirits.
Police have not said how Dos Santos managed to access the gate-controlled HOV lanes, leaving many questions unanswered.
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Denver will reimburse developers working on reviving the Rossonian Hotel up to $15.5 million in sales and property taxes after the council approved the urban development proposal during its meeting Monday.
The decision comes after Denver Urban Renewal Authority found that the site was “blighted,” meaning there are unsafe living or working conditions and environmental contamination.
DURA recommended the city allow “tax increment financing,” or TIF, to remediate those problems and get the project off the ground.
“This tax increment financing is one of the final pieces that makes the Rossonian possible. Without it, this project does not happen,” said Paul Books, one of the owners of the building. “But with it, we are working through the last remaining steps to break ground this summer.”
The project, in the Five Points neighborhood, is part of the Welton Corridor Urban Redevelopment Plan. The six-parcel property is in the namesake intersection of Welton, 27th and Washington streets.
The building, once called the Baxter Hotel, was a popular event space for jazz performances between the 1930s and 1950s. Performers such as Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday took the stage there. It is on the National Register of Historic Buildings. The building has been vacant since the 1990s.
Palisade Partners, who purchased the property in 2017, plan to build 126 hotel rooms, a restaurant and an event space. They will also construct a new 8-story building between the Rossonian and the Hooper building as part of the redevelopment.
“We’ve concluded that the project does require assistance in order for it to be delivered as it has been contemplated,” said Bill Pruter, executive director of DURA.
Tax-increment financing, which is essentially a tax break or subsidy, allows developers to freeze how much is paid in property or sales taxes at a base level for up to 25 years, and then reinvest what would be paid above that back into certain elements of their projects.
For this project, the developers will be able to reinvest up to $15.5 million — which would otherwise go to the city’s bank account — into their project.
The city will reimburse the tax dollars for specific project costs mostly related to rehabilitation of the building. That includes up to $6.7 million on the plumbing and HVAC work in the new building and up to $2.3 million on the visible structure of the Rossonian Hotel.
The city will also reimburse up to $155,000 for “project art,” according to a presentation from DURA. DURA requires that 1% of the project’s costs be spent on art.
The tax freeze will last until the $15.5 million is reimbursed or in 25 years, whichever comes first.
“This project will bring new life to one of the most important corners in our neighborhood while preserving one of Denver’s most iconic cultural landmarks,” said Norman Harris, executive director of the Five Points Business Improvement District.
The total project is expected to cost $101 million and to be completed in 2028.
A roster move the Denver Broncos made back in March to clear cap space has come to fruition, as linebacker Dre Greenlaw’s post-June 1 designation release has taken effect.
As it turns out, the Broncos did gain more cap space with the move. While it appeared that the Greenlaw release had already been accounted for on sites such as Over The Cap, it actually had not.
Broncos’ Cap Space Grows
Instead, it turns out the $18.8 million in cap space the Broncos had prior to June 1 did not account for Greenlaw’s release. The Broncos now have more cap space than before, with $25.7 million available with his release in effect.
This means the Broncos have less need to cut players simply to create cap space. They can afford to keep the players they have on the roster until training camp starts, then make roster decisions based on what happens in the preseason.
The additional cap space will also help with accommodating any extensions the Broncos decide to give to players with expiring contracts. Players such as wide receiver/returner Marvin Mims Jr. and cornerbacks Ja’Quan McMillan and Riley Moss are among the younger players who might be in line for extensions, depending on how the Broncos value them and what they are seeking in a new deal.
Not to mention veterans, like backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham and left guard Ben Powers, both of whom are entering a contract year.
Potential for More Cap Carryover
The cap space also helps with the potential for more salary-cap carryover heading into 2027. Right now, the Broncos are projected to have just $2 million in cap space, but that does not account for carryover.
If the Broncos are wise with how they manage the cap in the coming months, they could carry over a significant amount of cap space into 2027. That alone will help alleviate the team’s cap situation next year.
Some might wonder whether the Broncos try to make another big move before training camp, but doing so would mean giving up cap space or draft capital that could be useful when it comes to improving the roster in 2027. We can’t rule out a trade, of course, but the added cap space doesn’t guarantee a trade is coming.
But the good news is the Broncos will be in a better cap position than before. We’ll see what moves come next and how that impacts cap space.
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