Denver opens cooling centers as heat advisory goes into effect

It’s going to be so toasty in Denver over the next two days that the city is now letting residents know where they can go cool off if they happen to be outside this weekend. COwx

Temperatures will get so hot that the National Weather Service in Boulder has issued a heat advisory from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday from Denver up to Fort Collins, east to Holyoke and Julesburg. The sizzling temperatures are also expected to break the record highs for both days.

City officials only ask that you check the hours of operation for your local recreation center and public library before heading out.The city also asks that you check up on the elderly, the sick and those without AC this weekend, as they are most at-risk of suffering from heat-related illness. If you’re going to be outside with your pet this weekend, follow these other safety tips from Denver Animal Protection:

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