Heatwave & Storms in Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs News

Colorado Springs is baking under a relentless heatwave, with temps nearing record highs—80s to 90s on the plains, 70s to 80s higher up—thanks to a high-pressure system bringing in monsoonal moisture and afternoon showers. Monday hits 89°F, just shy of the 90°F record set in 2020. A flash flood warning’s active for Aspen Acres burn scar area from 3–9 p.m., as the fire burns over 102,000 acres and remains 77% contained. Thunderstorms cluster around Pikes Peak and I-25 between 4–10 p.m., possibly delivering heavy rain and small hail. Tuesday: 30% chance of storms after 2 p.m., high 91. Wednesday: mostly sunny but 80% chance of rain. Thursday: showers likely, thunderstorms possible after noon, high 87. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6cf395bb4705670