Todays weather in Colorado Springs - Wednesday - 13 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Colorado Springs - Wednesday - 13 May 2026 (00:00:41) Near-Record Heat Sets the Stage (00:01:23) Afternoon Timing and Commute Risk (00:02:03) What to Wear, Morning to Evening (00:02:39) Key Uncertainties to Watch (00:03:20) Closing Watchpoints Colorado Springs faces a significant severe weather day, and the timing matters. The morning looks deceptively calm — temperatures climb toward a near-record high of 84 degrees, winds are light, and skies are manageable. But that warmth is building the atmospheric instability that fuels dangerous afternoon storms.The severe weather window opens after 3 p.m. and runs through the evening. Primary hazards include damaging wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, large hail, and frequent lightning. The afternoon commute — roughly 4 to 6 p.m. — falls squarely inside the worst of it. If you can leave before 3, do it. If not, stay put and wait it out.Practical takeaways for today: secure anything in your yard or on your deck before noon. Dress in layers — light clothing for the morning heat, with a jacket ready for the sharp post-storm cool-down. Tonight will be the coolest night until September, so the summer pattern hasn't fully set in yet.Key uncertainties include the exact onset time after 3 p.m. and individual storm intensity. Some cells will be stronger than others. Hail is confirmed as a threat, but coverage and size remain uncertain. Morning outdoor plans are fine. Afternoon plans carry real risk.This is a concentrated, defined hazard window — not an all-day, spread-thin threat. Know your shelter plan before you leave the house today.This episode includes AI-generated content.