Denver experienced its first 100-degree day of 2025 on July 9, tying the daily record high set in 2022 at Denver International Airport, according to the National Weather Service. This marks the 112th recorded day with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher in Denver since records began in 1872. The year 2025 is now the ninth year in the last decade to register at least one triple-digit temperature day. Following the heat, the region is expected to see a shift in weather patterns with gusty storms and cooler temperatures in the mid-90s on July 10, dropping further to the low 80s by July 11. Severe thunderstorms are forecasted for mid-July, particularly on July 16 and 17, with threats including large hail up to two inches, damaging winds reaching 60 mph, heavy rain, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes across the Front Range and eastern plains. These storms have prompted weather alerts and a ground delay at Denver International Airport. Temperatures are expected to warm again after the storms, with highs rising into the upper 80s and 90s through the following week, accompanied by only scattered afternoon storms.