Ozone Alert Day, Warm Weekend: Denver Weather

DENVER, CO – Blame smoke from out-of-state wildfires for the high the number of fine particulates and increased ozone levels in the air in Metro-Dnenver Friday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said. Until 4 p.m. Friday, an Ozone Day Alert has been issued by the Regional Air Quality Council.

Those with respiratory issues or sensitivity are advised to stay indoors.

Here is the Denver weekend weather forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today
Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.

Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.

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