A Heat Advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. through Thursday evening across parts of Colorado. A First Alert Weather Day has been issued due to the extreme heat.

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In the high country, gusty winds up to 40 mph combined with low humidity are creating critical fire weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning is currently in effect through Friday.

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Looking ahead to Friday, a Fire Weather Watch has already been issued, as strong winds and dry conditions are expected to persist into the end of the week.

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Meanwhile, smoke from wildfires burning in western Colorado continues to impact air quality, particularly in areas downwind of active fires.

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Some modest relief is on the way this weekend. A weak cold front is forecast to move into the state late Friday, bringing a slight dip in tem

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