More Record-Breaking Heat Possible This Weekend

TODAY: It will be a WEATHER ALERT DAY today as we are anticipating strong storms across the region today. Storms are expected to begin developing across the high country through mid-morning, with these storms then sliding across the I25 corridor by early afternoon. The primary threat with the stronger cells along I25 will be strong winds, however as these storms slide out across the eastern plain they will encounter an environment more conducive for the development of large hail (up to golf ball size) and even stronger winds (65-75mph gusts). These storms will move east through the evening, ending up in Kansas by about 10PM. Temperatures today will not be as hot as they were yesterday, but we will still see afternoon highs in the 80s and 90s which keeps us about 5 degrees above normal for this time of year.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: A quieter day is expected tomorrow with partly cloudy skies and a slight chance for isolated showers during the afternoon. Sunday looks drier and hotter with partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s for El Paso County and 100 to 105 degrees across Pueblo County and the eastern plains.

NEXT WEEK: The very warm temperature trend will continue next week, with highs near 90 degrees for Colorado Springs and El Paso County and near 100 degrees for Pueblo and the eastern plains. Our next system looks to kick up the winds Tuesday afternoon with temperatures cooling slightly Wednesday and Thursday. This system will also bring the return of more unsettled conditions, with storms chances increasing Wednesday and Thursday.