Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Colorado Springs Tuesday afternoon

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Colorado Springs Tuesday afternoon

• Abbey Soukup abbey.soukup@gazette.com Mackenzie Bodell mackenzie.bodell@gazette.com

• 2 hrs ago

Clouds begin to build behind a climber as he scales the Twin Spires in Garden of the Gods Park Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Colorado Springs. Partly cloudy skies and a risk of thunderstorms remain in the forecast over the weekend for the Pikes Peak Region. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)Christian Murdock

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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued in Colorado Springs through 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo.

According to the Weather Service, residents should expect stormy weather throughout the day. A 70% chance of thunderstorms is in the forecast for the Pikes Peak region Tuesday, alongside gusty conditions and a high of 82 degrees.

At 2:48 p.m., the Weather Service reported a severe thunderstorm was located just southwest of Fountain, or 15 miles south of Colorado Springs, moving northeast at 40 mph.

This radar detected storm could include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Damage is likely to trees, mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings.

The Gazette is continuing to monitor local conditions. Check back here for storm updates. 

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