Most of Colorado will be under a Red Flag Warning this afternoon, as the National Weather Service warns record-breaking heat, dry conditions and strong winds may combine to create “critical” fire weather. Related Articles Colorado launches new “last resort” homeowners insuranc e policy Opinion: This fire-hardened, former Hotshot is prepping Durango for catastrophe Colorado to ask EPA to further downgrade northern Front Range’s air quality States’ wildfire plans at risk amid budget woes and federal uncertainty After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming ‘Firewise’ Temperatures in Denver are expected to climb to 86, which would surpass the previous record daily high of 85 for the Denver area, set in 2023. Weather will be partly sunny and breezy, and temps will fall to about 48 overnight. Rain is forecast Sunday afternoon and evening in Denver, with a high near 69 and an overnight low of 34. As of Saturday morning, areas overlapped by Red Flag Warnings going into effect this morning and afternoon included the entire Denver metro area and Interstate 25 corridor as well as much of the Western Slope and southern half of the state. Residents in Red Flag Warning zones are urged to avoid outdoor burning and any other activities that could produce sparks and start a wildfire. Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter. ...read more read less