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Denver summer heat wave and fire weather
Denver and Colorado are experiencing sustained hot, dry weather with temperatures in the 90s throughout the week, accompanied by smoky skies from mountain fires, red flag warnings, and heat advisories. Mountain areas face additional risks including afternoon thunderstorms and flash flooding potential.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 53 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
DenverColorado SpringsColorado high countryRed Flag WarningsHeat advisories
2026-08-21
2026-08-20
2026-08-15
2026-08-13
2026-08-10
2026-08-05
2026-08-04
- Denver weather: Warming trend starts Wednesday
- Areas of smoke and haze on Tuesday, with dramatic cooling for Southern Colorado
- Pleasant temperatures with some smoke for Tuesday
- A nice but brief break from the heat across Colorado's Eastern Plains
- Denver weather: Some smoke, but mild Tuesday
- Tracking a big cooldown along with more wildfire smoke for southern Colorado
2026-08-03
2026-08-02
- Heat Returns Again on Monday With Highs Back in the 90s and Triple Digits
- Denver swelters through fourth triple-digit day of the year
- Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Sunday, Monday as extreme heat returns
- Triple digits return for Front Range, but more rain could come soon
- The Heat Settles in Tomorrow With Afternoon Highs Reaching the Upper 90s and Triple Digits