Kiowa County Press Staff

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Cheyenne Wells warms into the lower 90s Monday, and forecasters in Goodland, Kan., have placed Cheyenne County and the rest of the Tri-State area under a slight risk for severe storms in the afternoon and evening. Supercells capable of large hail, damaging winds and perhaps a tornado are possible, and storm chances continue through much of the week.

Monday is expected to be sunny early, with a high near 89 and northeast winds of 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon as low-level moisture increases. Storms are forecast to fire up during the afternoon and evening as temperatures climb and moisture returns, with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms continuing Monday night.

“Monday there is a slight risk for severe storms in the afternoon and evening for the entire area,” meteorologists in the Goodland, Kan., forecast office wrote in Sunday's Area Forecast Discussion. “Supercells will be possible, capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and blowing dust, and perhaps a tornado.”

Severe storms possible Monday afternoon and evening

Forecasters say storms could develop over the higher terrain of eastern Colorado and move into the area, or fire along convergence zones near the surface low closer to the Interstate 70 corridor. Wind shear is expected to be strong enough to support supercells, with the main limiting factor being how much instability builds during the day.

The Goodland office is messaging hail of roughly half an inch to 2 inches, wind gusts of 45 to 65 mph and possibly higher, a tornado or two, and areas of blowing dust. The entire Tri-State area is at an equal threat for now, and the hazards could increase if more moisture moves in and dewpoints climb.

No watches or warnings are in effect for Cheyenne County as of Sunday afternoon. Storms could continue overnight, bringing a roughly 20 percent chance of flooding where heavy rain repeats.

Cheyenne Wells, Colo. — Five-day forecast (June 1–5, 2026)

Source: National Weather Service, Goodland, Kan. — Issued May 31, 2026

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Tuesday and Wednesday

Tuesday brings another round of storm chances, with a high near 86 under mostly cloudy skies and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Forecasters say storms may form to the west and move in later in the day, and that marginal severe weather is possible, along with renewed flooding concerns where storms repeat over areas that saw heavy rain Monday.

Wednesday is the coolest day of the stretch, with a high near 79 and showers likely — a 60 percent chance — as a weak disturbance moves through. Breezy south to southeast winds continue.

Extended outlook

Storm chances continue into the latter half of the week before tapering off. The Goodland office expects highs in the mid-80s to low 90s for most of the period, with Thursday near 84 and Friday near 85 in Cheyenne Wells, and overnight lows in the 50s.

Afternoon and evening shower and storm chances run from roughly 20 to 70 percent Wednesday through Friday before decreasing over the weekend. Forecasters note no strong severe signal yet for the late-week storms, though stronger disturbances and added moisture could change that.

With severe storms possible Monday and additional storms likely through midweek, residents should have a way to receive warnings and be prepared to take shelter quickly if a warning is issued.