(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — Chances for showers and storms are expected to increase this weekend with plenty of moisture available. Strong to severe storms will also be possible.
As of Friday, models still disagree on the extent of our severe weather chances, but the signal is strong enough to at least start planning. The main threats for severe weather over the weekend will be for damaging wind gusts, large hail, and frequent lightning. As always though, a tornado or two cannot be entirely ruled out.
Here are the current severe weather outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center:
Saturday will highlight most, if not all, of the region for severe weather chances. The I-25 corridor and the Eastern Plains appear to have the best chances, but our mountain communities may see some strong to severe storms too.
Sunday, a similar pattern sets up but the Denver metro through our Southern counties are expected to be included this time around. The I-25 corridor may be the hot spot for severe weather during this time along with the Eastern Plains.