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Record heat possible today

Posted at 5:15 AM, Aug 29, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-29 14:49:18-04

Today’s Forecast:
Record heat is possible in southern Colorado today, so be sure and plan ahead if your day involves work outside. Sunny skies in the morning will get temperatures rising fast, and cloud cover in the afternoon will help steady things off through the end of the day. The records are 93 in the Springs, and 102 in Pueblo. We'll stay dry today with a stronger wind in the afternoon keeping fire danger elevated.

COLORADO SPRINGS: High - 93; Low - 58. Sunny in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, tying the record high temp if we reach 93 this afternoon. The breeze will be stronger in the afternoon.

PUEBLO: High - 101; Low - 61. Sunny in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon, tying the record high temp if we hit 102 this afternoon. The winds will be stronger this afternoon.

CANON CITY: High - 98; Low - 64. Sunny in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon with tons of daytime heat. The breeze will be stronger this afternoon.

WOODLAND PARK: High - 83; Low - 50. Sunny in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, with very warm air later today. The breeze will be a bit stronger this afternoon.

TRI-LAKES: High - 80s; Low - 50s. Sunny in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, with hot air later today. The breeze will be a bit stronger this afternoon.

PLAINS: High - 90/100s; Low - 60s. Sunny in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon, with very hot air later today. The winds will be stronger this afternoon.

WALSENBURG/TRINIDAD: High - 90s; Low - 60s. Sunny in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon, with hot air later today. The winds will be stronger this afternoon.

Extended Outlook:
A cold front and clouds will keep us cooler on Friday, with a chance for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Storms could be on the strong to even severe side Friday, so watch the skies carefully. The weekend looks dry, other than a few storms out in the mountains on Saturday. Labor Day looks dry and HOT with highs in the 90s and even a few triple digits across the plains.