Pueblo, Colorado – Scorching 90s and scattered thunderstorms will grip central and southeast Colorado by Monday, July 28, bringing high winds, lightning, and a spike in flash flood concerns across several counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, moisture is building across the region, setting the stage for storm development beginning Monday afternoon — especially over Baca, Prowers, and Fremont counties. Thunderstorm chances increase after 3 p.m., with gusts up to 45 mph and isolated cloud-to-ground lightning possible into the evening. Monday’s high in Colorado Springs is expected to hit 93°F, making for a hot and stormy start to the week.
Motorists along I-25 and Highway 50 should prepare for sudden downpours and poor visibility during the evening commute. The NWS warns that recent rainfall across mountain areas means an increased risk of flash flooding — particularly on steep terrain or burn scar zones.
By Tuesday and especially Wednesday, storm coverage expands across southern Colorado. Rainfall totals may exceed a tenth of an inch, with widespread activity midweek. Cooling temperatures arrive by Wednesday, offering some relief from Monday’s peak heat.
5-Day Colorado Springs Forecast: Monday, July 28 – Saturday, August 2
- Monday: High 93°F / Low 61°F — 40% chance of PM thunderstorms, breezy and hot
- Tuesday: High 89°F / Low 58°F — 50% chance of storms after noon, humid with isolated heavy downpours
- Wednesday: High 81°F / Low 55°F — 80% chance of thunderstorms, cooler and wetter
- Thursday: High 84°F / Low 54°F — 40% chance of showers and a slight warm-up
- Friday: High 88°F / Low 56°F — Partly sunny, 30% chance of evening storms
- Saturday: High near 86°F — Afternoon storms possible, summer pattern continues
⚠️ Stay weather-aware through Wednesday. Additional watches or advisories may be issued.
