Heat builds at Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, through July Fourth weekend
Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County face a hot, mainly dry stretch through the end of the week, with highs rising from the low 90s on Wednesday toward the upper 90s by Friday and a chance for a few strong storms each afternoon, the National Weather Service in Goodland, Kan., said.
Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 93 and a slight chance of a late-afternoon thunderstorm. Winds will be breezy, out of the northwest at 5 to 10 mph in the morning before turning southeast at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon.
A meteorologist with the National Weather Service forecast office in Goodland, Kan., wrote in Tuesday's Area Forecast Discussion that hot temperatures are likely to persist through the remainder of the week, with a mainly dry period Thursday and Friday before another chance for storms on Saturday.
Cheyenne Wells, Colo. — Five-day forecast (July 1–5)
Source: National Weather Service, Goodland, Kan. — Issued June 30, 2026
| Period | Sky Conditions | High/Low | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Sunny; t-storm late | High 93 | NW 5–10, becoming SE 15–20, gusts 30 |
| Wednesday night | Mostly cloudy | Low 61 | SE 15–25 mph |
| Thursday | Clearing, hot | High 97 | SW 5–15 mph, gusts to 30 |
| Thursday night | Mostly clear | Low 63 | S 15–25 mph, gusts to 40 |
| Friday | Sunny and hot | High 99 | Light |
| Friday night | Mostly clear | Low 64 | Light |
| Saturday (July 4) | Mostly sunny | High 95 | Light |
| Saturday night | Partly cloudy; t-storms possible | Low 59 | Light |
| Sunday | Mostly sunny | High 92 | Light |
| Sunday night | Partly cloudy; t-storms possible | Low 59 | Light |
(Kiowa County Press)
Storm and fire weather watch
Forecasters warned that scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening could produce hail of 1 to 2 inches and wind gusts up to about 75 mph, with blowing dust capable of creating localized brownout conditions. A weaker round of storms was possible again Wednesday afternoon and evening, with localized gusts up to 65 mph the main threat and hail to 1.5 inches also possible.
No fire weather warnings were in effect for Cheyenne County as of Tuesday evening. Looking ahead to Thursday, however, the Goodland office noted that the western parts of Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties could see relative humidity drop into the single digits with gusty winds, and that a Red Flag Warning may need to be considered if fuels dry out enough.
Thursday and Friday turn hottest
Thursday will be mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then clear and turn hot with a high near 97 and a southwest wind of 5 to 15 mph gusting to 30 mph. Overnight winds increase, with south gusts as high as 40 mph possible.
Friday is forecast to be the hottest day, sunny with a high near 99. Forecasters said the hottest conditions of the period are expected Friday, when highs in the upper 90s to near 100 are likely.
Extended outlook
The Fourth of July, Saturday, will be mostly sunny with a high near 95, with a 20 percent chance of an evening thunderstorm as a cold front settles through the area. Sunday turns slightly cooler, mostly sunny with a high near 92 and another chance of afternoon and evening storms.
Stay safe in the heat
With highs near the upper 90s and low humidity expected, residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during the hottest part of the day and be alert for rapidly changing conditions when thunderstorms move through.
