Ozone Alert Day Friday, Warm Weekend: Lakewood Weather

LAKEWOOD, CO – Smoke from out-of-state wildfires has boosted the number of fine particulates and increased ozone levels in the air in Metro-Denver 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 Lakewood weekend weather forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today
Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 89. 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 west southwest after midnight.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

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

Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

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