Record High Summer Temps Continue Through Weekend

LAKEWOOD, CO – Lakewood's weather has a sunny and hot weekend in store, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will remain in the low 90s all weekend, dropping into the 50s and 60s at night, as usual. Light winds will blow through. Monday evening there's a chance of thunderstorms.

Summer just won't let go, the NWS said:

Record or near record heat and dry conditions will persist through this weekend, and possibly into Monday. People planning outdoor activities are reminded to stay hydrated during this abnormally hot and dry weather. Fire bans are in effect for many
areas, so check ahead with local officials before heading into the backcountry. Outdoor burning of any kind is not recommended.

Here's the National Weather Weekend Forecast for Lakewood:

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.

Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Image via National Weather Service

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