Denver metro braces for extreme heat as temperatures near 100 expected Sunday

DENVER – The Denver metro area will warm to nearly 100 degrees on Sunday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory.

The advisory is in effect Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. for most of the metro area. Temperatures climb to nearly 100 degrees in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

The mountains may be the only escape from the extreme heat, as temperatures are expected to reach the 70s and 80s on Sunday.

The NWS advises residents to drink plenty of water, stay in an air-conditioned room and check on loved ones and neighbors.

If you must go out, wear light, loose-fitting clothing and try to limit strenuous activities early in the morning or evening.

Denver will open its currently operating recreation centers during normal business hours to visitors and guests seeking relief from the heat. Denver Public Library branches are also open to the public during regular business hours.

A high fire risk is also a concern. A Red Flag Warning was issued for Middle Park, South Park, Palmer Divide and parts of the Eastern Plains due to wind and low relative humidity from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

The extreme temperatures will not only impact Father's Day, but are also expected to continue into Monday. However, slightly cooler temperatures in the 70s and 80s return Tuesday and Wednesday.

June is the third warmest month of the year in Denver, behind July and August. Denver's monthly average temperature for June is 67.4 degrees, based on averages from 1981 to 2010. The hottest June on record was 105 degrees for two consecutive days in 2012.