Ozone Alert Day Today, Warm Weekend: Broomfield Weather

BROOMFIELD, CO – Blame smoke from out-of-state wildfires for the high the number of fine particulates and increased ozone levels in the air in Broomfield and along the Front Range today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said. Until 4 p.m. Friday, an Ozone Day Alert has been issued by the Regional Air Quality Council.

Those with respiratory issues or sensitivity are advised to stay indoors.

Here is the Broomfield weekend weather forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today
Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

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