DENVER — A dangerous heat wave is settling across Colorado as a rare-stretch of 100-degree days is expected to break records in Denver starting Friday through Sunday. A heat advisory is in effect for all three days.
The Denver7 News team is tracking the latest weather alerts and local conditions impacted by the hot weather trend.
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Friday, July 12
11:45 a.m. | DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE BAN | Due to the potential of high fire danger, Douglas County is under a Stage 1 fire restriction for Friday meaning open burning and fireworks are banned.
10:50 a.m. | AIR QUALITY ALERT | Denver metro counties are under an ozone action day alert through at least 4 p.m. Friday. People with respiratory issues are more likely to experience breathing issues and should limit outdoor activities, according to the CDPHE.
10:25 a.m. | FIRE BAN IN PARKER | The town of Parker's Office of Emergency Management issued a stage one fire ban until further notice to reduce wildfire risk as hot and dry weather settles into Colorado. No open burning or fireworks are allowed under the ban.
10:15 a.m. | THORNTON COOLING CENTERS | The city of Thornton said people can take a break from the heat at one of the area rec centers. The Carpenter Recreation center will extend hours on Saturday and Sunday through 9 p.m. You can check out other cooling centers in the Denver metro area at this link.
10:00 a.m. | HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT | The Front Range and Colorado's plains are under a heat advisory through 8 p.m. The NWS said triple-digit temps could cause heat-related health issues. The advisory, which includes the Denver metro area, will go into effect for both Saturday and Sunday.
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