Arkansas River Valley
Coverage of Arkansas River Valley in the Nexus archive.
- The first week of August starts out with scorching heat and triple digit temps
The first week of August begins with extreme heat across Colorado, including triple-digit temperatures in the Plains and heat advisories for the I-25 corridor, Arkansas River Valley, and San Luis Valley. Cities like Pueblo and Colorado Springs face record-breaking highs, while dry storms and gusty winds are expected in mountain regions.
- Record challenging heat continues Monday; storm chances increase
Southern and eastern Colorado experienced record-breaking heat, with Pueblo and Colorado Springs setting new high temperature records. Heat advisories remain in effect for multiple regions today, while scattered thunderstorms are expected in the mountains and plains.
- Severe thunderstorms to rattle Colorado's eastern Plains early this week
Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact Colorado's eastern Plains, particularly along and east of I-25, with potential for large hail, damaging wind gusts, minor flooding, and a low tornado risk. Storms will form over mountains and foothills, intensifying in the late afternoon and evening, with specific threats highlighted for areas like the Pikes Peak Region and lower Arkansas River Valley.