A severe thunderstorm warning that includes a forecast for quarter-sized hail and 60 mph winds was issued Wednesday afternoon for the northern parts of El Paso County by the National Weather Service in Pueblo. 

The warning for the Monument and Peyton areas, which is in effect until 4:45 p.m., followed several special weather statements for southwest Colorado Springs, Security, Calhan, Woodland Park and Cripple Creek, warning of nickel to quarter-sized hail and winds up to 50 mph, until 4:15 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued around 4 p.m. for the Cimmaron Hills area and will be in effect until 10 p.m., calling for people in the area to be prepared for a storm.

In the southern end of the state along the New Mexico border, areas east of Trinidad have a severe thunderstorm warning of golf ball-sized hail, which is in effect until 4:30 p.m.

The forecast for Wednesday night and into Thursday consists of severe thunderstorms in Colorado Springs, the Weather Service said, with an 80% chance of thunderstorms. 

Thursday has a 10% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, but the Weather Service predicts it will be a clear night.