Colorado residents should brace for dangerous storms Wednesday as a powerful system pushes across the state, threatening Colorado Springs and surrounding areas with gusty winds, hail, and flash flooding. Travel along I-25 could be disrupted during peak evening hours, and drivers are urged to stay alert.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, thunderstorms will develop by Wednesday afternoon and continue into the night, especially over El Paso County and the Palmer Divide. Forecasters warn of wind gusts over 55 mph, brief heavy downpours, and hail up to one inch in diameter. Lightning strikes will also be a major hazard, raising wildfire and power outage risks.
Areas east of Colorado Springs are most likely to see the strongest storms. Commuters on I-25 and Highway 24 should expect reduced visibility and potential debris on roadways. Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during storm periods, and charge electronics in case of outages.
Storm chances will linger across southern Colorado into Thursday before drier air arrives late week. Mountain communities west of the Continental Divide could still see isolated storms through the weekend, but overall conditions will trend calmer by Friday.
Warnings and advisories may be updated Wednesday, and residents should monitor local alerts for rapid changes.
Five-Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, CO
- Wednesday: Thunderstorms likely, high near 68. Northeast wind 5–10 mph.
- Thursday: Chance of storms, high near 69. Partly cloudy by evening.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 75. Calm winds becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 80. Light winds.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 79. Northwest winds 5–10 mph.
