24-05-2025
Strong to severe storms possible for Pikes Peak Region Saturday
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — It is likely that some in the Pikes Peak Region and the Palmer Divide could see strong to severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening on Saturday, May 24.
For a strong to severe thunderstorm to occur, the following parameters in the atmosphere need to be in place: moisture, instability, lift, and wind shear. As of Saturday morning, the Fox21 Storm team says all four are in place for the day.
As of 6 a.m. Saturday morning, forecast models indicate that storms could start anywhere from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and are most likely to occur around the Palmer Divide region and anywhere in northern El Paso County. These storms are capable of producing anywhere from pea to ping-pong-ball-sized hail, strong winds up to 60 mph, and a small chance of an isolated tornado.
The following are recommendations for today if you live in the Pikes Peak Region: if you can park your car under a structure, stay weather aware and if you are under a strong to severe storm take shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.
You can also download the Fox21 Storm Team app today. If a severe storm comes to your area, the Fox21 Storm Team will send a notification to your phone.
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