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Denver and surrounding areas will experience hot weather with highs in the 90s, smoke, and scattered thunderstorms through the week. Storm activity increases midweek, with potential for severe storms and dry thunderstorms in mountain regions. A significant heat wave is expected next weekend, with temperatures approaching record highs.

Singapore warns of 'severe' haze in August and September due to the El Nino effect. The haze, which affects cities like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, is described as a recurring regional issue tracked by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.

Southeast Asia faces a heightened risk of dangerous haze due to rising energy and fertilizer costs, which may lead agricultural companies to use fire for land clearing. Analysts warn that weakened fire-prevention efforts, combined with extreme weather, could exacerbate forest and land blazes. The Singapore Institute of International Affairs issued a rare alert highlighting these concerns.

South Florida, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties, will experience lingering showers and storms on June 24, transitioning to partly cloudy skies and haze overnight with temperatures near 80°F. Thursday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, Saharan dust, and potential morning showers, followed by afternoon storms inland, with temperatures reaching the low 90s and high humidity.

South Florida may experience stray showers Wednesday evening, with lingering smoke and haze from brushfires in northwest Miami-Dade County reducing visibility. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 80 degrees, while Thursday brings a mix of sun and clouds, continued smoke/haze, and mid-90s temperatures that will feel like triple digits due to humidity.