Tropical Depression #11

This cyclone is expected to become a tropical storm later today, if not by Thursday.

If that happens, it will be named #Josephine and it would become the earliest a "J" named storm has formed in the Atlantic basin.

This storm is battling some not-so-great conditions keeping it weak but it will move into a more favorable environment to strengthen into a moderately strong Tropical Storm.

The forecast path has this circling around the ridge of high pressure in the central Atlantic and not impacting land directly. Let's hope that stays true.

Some indirect impacts, like increased wave heights along the east coast, is a possibility by the end of the week and through the weekend.

#Tropics

Our poor mountains aren't doing great.

So much smoke is filling up the valleys on the Western slope and through the Aspen Valley as well.

The #PineGulchFire and the #GrizzlyCreekFire are bringing awful air quality and hazy conditions to many folks in Northern Colorado.

The only silver lining from these fires - here in Denver - will be enhanced sunsets. With that said, breathing will be more difficult for sensitive groups.

Fire conditions will not get any better in the foreseeable future. :/

Avoid going to Western Colorado in the near future.

Video from: Jason Mowry

#COwx