COLORADO SPRINGS – Officials say neighborhoods near Colorado Springs saw the worst overnight hailstorm in more than 20 years.
The Gazette reports the National Weather Service in Pueblo says a strong storm early Wednesday pummeled El Paso County – particularly Fountain and Fort Carson – with 3-inch hail. The last time the county saw hail that big during early morning hours was in 1995, when 2-inch hail fell.
Weather Service meteorologist Steve Hodanish says the storm took place between 1-3 a.m. Wednesday.
Forecasters say a less dramatic storm is headed for Colorado Springs.
Weather Service officials say scattered showers could hit the area Wednesday with gusty winds, hail and lightning.
Forecasters predict a 30-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The storm is expected to stick around throughout the night.
