Scattered severe storms today as we start a heat wave

Today’s Forecast: Get ready for the start of a very hot weekend! High will warm into the 80s and 90s today with a little extra monsoon humidity to make you sweat. Scattered strong to severe storms will be possible today, mainly east of I-25. Storms will start over the mountains and Palmer Divide this afternoon, and as they move east of the interstate, they'll grow stronger with large hail and strong winds as our two main threats. Colorado Springs forecast: High: 88; Low: 60. Hot with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon, but the best storm chances are north of town along the Palmer Divide and east across El Paso County. If we do see strong to severe storms in the region, it's mostly likely east of the