KUSA — Denver tied its all-time heat record at 2:20 p.m., hitting 105 for the first time since 2012, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.
Denver hit 105 twice in June of 2012 - on the 25 and 26 - and also hit it once in 2005 and 1878.
The city also set a new heat record for June 28 when the temperature hit 100 degrees at 11:31 a.m., the National Weather Service said.
Denver's previous record high for June 28 was 99 degrees. That was set in 1986.
Along with the heat, wind and low humidity will create dangerous fire conditions throughout the state. A Red Flag Warning for extreme fire danger is in effect until 9 p.m. tonight.
Isolated thunderstorms may bring lightning and wind to a few places today which will only add to the critical fire situation we're experiencing.
Cooler weather is expected over the weekend for the Front Range with a good chance for rain out of some Saturday afternoon thunderstorms.
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