Monday was the hottest day of the year, with a high of 97 degrees. A few gusty thunderstorms developed and brought some cloud cover and a cooling wind by early evening.
Tuesday will be another hot one with highs in the mid- to upper 90s , with another chance of gusty afternoon storms.
Some cooler temperatures and a better chance for afternoon thunderstorms arrives Wednesday and Thursday. Highs will slip back into the 80s in the Denver area.
Warmer and drier weather will return starting Friday - with only a few afternoon thunderstorms.
The weekend should be hot and dry with highs back in the mid-90s.
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