Record heat and thick smoke Thursday
A high pressure pattern keeps smoke and heat stuck in Colorado today.
Air quality alerts are in place for El Paso and Teller counties.
Lots of smoke & record heat expected on ThursdayAn Air Quality Alert will remain in effect until at least 9 am Thursday, but with more thick smoke and higher than normal ozone levels in the atmosphere, I wouldn't be surprised to see this advisory..
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