Today’s Forecast:
Flood Watches remain in effect until midnight for the I-25 corridor and eastern Plains. Severe Thunderstorm Watches have also been issued for the southeast part of the state, and these watches will remain in effect until 7 pm.
Already just past the lunch hour, and it's been a busy, busy Monday. The heaviest rain will impact the I-25 corridor through around 5-6 pm, with strong to severe storms over the eastern Plains until 8-9 pm. Golf ball sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts will be the main storm threats.
Colorado Springs forecast: High: 65; Low: 47. Showers and thunderstorms this morning will give way to the potential for heavy rain this afternoon, and an isolated severe thunderstorm or two for the Pikes Peak Region. Additional rainfall totals through this evening are expected to range between another 0.5" and 1.5", with isolated amounts up around 2". All of El Paso County will remain under a Flood Watch until at least midnight tonight.
Pueblo forecast: High: 70; Low: 51. Showers and thunderstorms will increase this afternoon, and along with periods of heavy rain, a few thunderstorms could reach severe criteria. Hail up to 2" in diameter and 60 mph wind gusts will be the main storm threats.
Canon City forecast: High: 68; Low: 50. Rain showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage this afternoon, with periods of heavy rain possible. Heavier showers could trigger flooding in low-lying areas, as well as near swollen creeks and streams.
Woodland Park forecast: High: 59; Low: 37. Foggy this morning, with showers and thunderstorms to follow this afternoon. All of Teller County will remain under a Flood Watch until at least midnight tonight.
Tri-Lakes forecast: High: 50s/60s; Low: 20s. A wet and cool start to the week, with the potential for heavier rainfall and stronger thunderstorms this afternoon around the Palmer Divide. A Flood Watch will remain in effect until midnight tonight for the Tri-Lakes area, as well as all of El Paso County.
Plains forecast: High: 60s; Low: 20s. Rain and thunderstorms throughout the day, along with the potential for a some severe weather late this afternoon and evening. Across the eastern Plains, some storms will be capable of producing golf ball sized hail and wind gusts to 60 mph. A weak, short-lived tornado will also be possible.
Walsenburg and Trinidad forecast: High: 60s/70s; Low: 40s. Heavy showers and strong thunderstorms this afternoon, along with the potential for a few storms to reach severe criteria between 1-6 pm. Any storms that do turn severe will be capable of hail up to 2" in diameter and wind gusts to 60 mph.
Mountains forecast: High: 40s/50s; Low: 20s/30s. Showers, thunderstorms, and even a few snow for some of our higher mountain peaks today. Dangerous lightning and hail will be the main storms threats across the mountains.
Extended outlook forecast:
Late Monday night and Tuesday morning should be relatively dry before showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast on Tuesday. A few storms Tuesday could potentially reach severe status. Drier air is expected to push into the state on Wednesday, with only a few spotty afternoon showers in our forecast. Warmer highs, with dry skies Thursday will be followed by a weak cold front Friday that will help to bring a few more showers and storms to Southern Colorado.
Looking ahead to the weekend...sunshine and heat look to return to the Southern Colorado as highs will soar into the 80s and 90s.
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