Today woulda been a great day to take a personal day.

It's been as hot as Hades, for the last two weeks.

Free swimming as temps near record

'With temperatures approaching a record for heat today, Denver residents can cool off at each of the city's 16 pools for free.

They can also enter each of the city's 29 recreational centers free to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month, said Kim Bailey, parks manager.

"July is a great time to be active and live healthy," Bailey said.

The timing for the free swim day couldn't be better. National Weather Service forecasters in Boulder predict the temperature will tie the record of 99 degrees today.

"It could get to 100," said Frank Benton, a meteorologist for the weather service. "It's just going to be hot. Yes, sir."'