Colorado Springs, Colo. – Isolated thunderstorms will continue to develop over the eastern mountains and southeast Colorado plains overnight, with lightning and gusty winds topping 45 mph creating hazards for late-night travelers. The National Weather Service said storms should taper off by early Tuesday morning, but more activity is already on the horizon.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, scattered thunderstorms are expected to redevelop Tuesday afternoon across the Pikes Peak region, including Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Gusty winds and cloud-to-ground lightning remain the main concerns, though localized flash flooding could become an issue later in the week.
Wednesday and Thursday will bring a brief drying trend with sunshine and hot highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. By Friday, monsoon moisture returns, fueling more widespread storms into the weekend. Emergency officials caution residents to avoid low-lying areas during heavy rain and prepare for sudden storm-related power outages.
Travelers on I-25 from Pueblo to Monument and along Highway 50 near La Junta should expect shifting conditions, including reduced visibility and slick roads during evening storms. Outdoor recreation in the high country will also be risky, with afternoon lightning likely above 9,000 feet.
Warnings remain in effect for much of central and southeast Colorado, with additional advisories possible as storm chances increase heading into the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, CO
- Tuesday: High near 88. Afternoon thunderstorms, gusty winds. Low 58.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance. High 89, low 59.
- Thursday: Hot, mostly sunny. High 93. Low 60, storms possible late.
- Friday: Storms likely. High 88, low 58. Flash flood risk increases.
- Saturday: Showers and storms return. High 84, low 54.
