Record high temperature hits Denver, cooler weather coming

DENVER (AP) - Denver’s high temperature on Thursday climbed to 92 degrees Fahrenheit, setting a record for the city’s hottest Sept. 21.

The Denver Post reports (https://dpo.st/2fm8eED ) the record high surpassed 2015’s day of 89 degrees - but the heat is expected to taper this weekend.

The forecast for Friday is 83 degrees and the weekend is predicted to be cooler still, with a high of about 66 degrees on Saturday and 57 degrees on Sunday.

The chance for precipitation in Denver on Saturday is 60 percent, with a 30 percent chance on Sunday.

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Information from: The Denver Post, https://www.denverpost.com