Temperatures across metro Denver and the Interstate 25 corridor could reach triple digits on Thursday as hot, dry weather is expected to raise thermometers to 100 degrees, according to the

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory through 7 p.m. for several counties along the Front Range, including Denver, El Paso and Weld counties.

After a stormy Friday, temperatures begin to rise over the weekend, setting the stage for another long, hot and dry spell in the Denver weather forecast as the metro begins the month of August.