Colorado Issues First Excessive Heat Warning On Record

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for areas of the Western Slope starting at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, June 14, through midnight on Friday, June 18.

This is a first in Colorado's modern weather records, reports CBS4.

The current forecast shows high temperatures will reach between 100 and 110 degrees for the following days in extreme western Colorado. Grand Junction may also beat their all-time record high of 106 degrees which was recorded in 2005.

According to CBS4, the hot weather is caused by a large ridge of high-pressure building into the region.

By Wednesday, June 16, Denver and the Eastern Plains will see temperatures in the upper 90s and low 100s during the heatwave.

Heading into the next several days, it's important to be aware of the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

The body has three main reactions to heatwaves including heatstroke or sunstroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps.

According to Mayo Clinic, the signs and symptoms of heatstroke are:

• High body temperature
• Altered mental state or behavior
• Alteration in swearing
• Nausea and vomiting
• Flushed skin
• Rapid breathing
• Racing heart rate
• Headache

You can find more information on how to stay safe during extreme heat here.