PUEBLO, Colo. — A solid line of showers and thunderstorms is moving across the southern I-25 corridor this evening. Radar shows the band stretching from near Colorado Springs south through Pueblo, Walsenburg, and Trinidad and into northern New Mexico. The storms are bringing heavy rain and frequent lightning to parts of southern Colorado. The whole line is marching east across the southeast plains through the evening.
Storms Stretch From Colorado Springs to Raton
The line of storms runs north to south for well over 100 miles. It begins near Calhan and Ellicott east of Colorado Springs and extends south past Pueblo and Boone. It continues through Colorado City, Walsenburg, Aguilar, and Trinidad before reaching Raton, New Mexico.
The strongest storms appear between Pueblo and Trinidad, where radar shows pockets of orange and red. Those colors point to heavy downpours and stronger thunderstorm cores. Lightning strikes are scattered all along the band.
Heavy Rain and Lightning the Main Concerns
The main hazards with this line are heavy rain and lightning. Rain may fall hard enough to cause ponding on roads and lower visibility for drivers. Low spots and areas with poor drainage could see brief street flooding.
Frequent lightning makes it dangerous to be outdoors while the storms pass. Anyone hearing thunder should move inside a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle. Waiting 30 minutes after the last thunder before heading back out is a good rule.
Travel Slowdowns on I-25
Drivers on Interstate 25 between Colorado Springs and Raton should be ready for slower travel. Heavy rain can quickly reduce visibility and make pavement slick. Leaving extra space between vehicles is a smart move…