Denver did it again! Denver International Airport hit a record high of 87-degrees, smashing the previous record of 75 degrees, set in 2012. The city also set a new all-time record for the month of March at 86-degrees. Today was the fifth record breaking day of the month so far.As this ridge of high pressure moves closer into Colorado, temperatures will climb about 30 degrees above normal. It'll be the hottest day of the week with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s across the plains.Gusty winds, hot temperatures and low humidity values will lead to high fire danger in south central Colorado again on Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch and Red Flag Warning are posted for much of that area.Temperatures will cool a bit on Thursday as a cold front moves into the state bringing a slight chance of showers, mainly to the mountains. Highs will still stay in the upper 70s to low 80s, with some gusty winds around the Denver metro.Cooler air will settle in behind the front on Friday. Temperatures will dip into the 50s. It seems chilly compared to what we've seen, but it's very seasonal for late March. Enjoy the brief break from the heat while it's here. Warmer air and possibly more record-breaking heat return just in time for the weekend. More record breaking temperatures across the Denver metro areaDENVER WEATHER LINKS: Hourly forecast | Radars | Traffic | Weather Page | 24/7 Weather StreamClick here to watch the Denver7 live weather stream. ...read more read less