Pueblo, Colorado – A sharp heat surge paired with isolated thunderstorms could disrupt afternoon plans in Pueblo on Tuesday, with highs nearing 96°F. Residents should limit outdoor activity after noon and keep an eye on fast-moving cells that may bring lightning and heavy rain along I-25 and Highway 50.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday. Winds from the south at 5 to 10 mph could shift after midday, and brief downpours may lead to ponding on local roads. Rain totals are expected to stay below a quarter inch, though some cells may pack more punch.
By Tuesday night, storm chances diminish and skies will turn mostly cloudy with lows around 61°F. The midweek pattern continues to ride a summer rollercoaster, with a 40% chance of storms returning by Wednesday afternoon, followed by clearing skies and another spike to 90°F by Thursday.
More heat follows into the weekend as temps climb toward the mid-90s by Saturday.
📆 Five-Day Forecast for Pueblo, CO:
- Monday (June 23): High 78°F, slight chance of storms after 4 p.m.
- Tuesday (June 24): High 96°F, thunderstorms likely noon to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday (June 25): High 85°F, 40% chance of storms after noon
- Thursday (June 26): High 90°F, sunny and dry
- Friday (June 27): High 93°F, mostly sunny
- Saturday (June 28): High 94°F, mostly sunny