Pueblo, Colo. – Strong thunderstorms could disrupt travel across southern Colorado Friday, September 12, with risks of gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. Drivers on I-25 through Pueblo should prepare for slick roads and sudden low visibility during the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, storms will begin developing after noon Friday and grow stronger into the evening hours. Outflow winds may reach 55 mph, and hail up to penny size is possible. Forecasters warn of localized flash flooding, especially near burn scars and low-lying areas.
The primary hazards Friday include small hail, frequent lightning, and brief but intense downpours. Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and surrounding towns could experience travel delays as storms cross the Arkansas River Valley. Motorists should allow extra time and avoid driving through flooded intersections.
Saturday looks more unsettled, with scattered showers and thunderstorms persisting until midnight. Conditions improve Sunday as high pressure builds, bringing sunny skies and highs in the low 80s. Monday and Tuesday remain warm and dry, creating a calmer start to the week.
Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor items before storms arrive and stay weather-aware through Friday evening. The National Weather Service may issue additional warnings as the system develops.
Five-Day Forecast for Pueblo, CO
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms after noon. High near 87. Winds west 5–10 mph.
- Saturday: Chance of storms before midnight. High near 82. Low around 50.
- Sunday: Sunny, calmer conditions. High near 82. Low around 51.
- Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 88. Low around 55.
- Tuesday: Sunny, warm. High near 88. North winds shifting southeast.
