Hot, breezy stretch ahead for Eads as Kiowa County heads into July Fourth weekend
Eads and western Kiowa County will warm steadily through the end of the week, with sunny skies, gusty afternoon winds and highs climbing from the mid-90s on Wednesday into the triple digits by Friday, the National Weather Service in Pueblo said.
Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 95, with patchy smoke from area wildfires possible in the early afternoon and only a 10 percent chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Winds will be out of the west at 5 to 15 mph, shifting to the southeast during the morning.
A meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pueblo wrote in Tuesday's Area Forecast Discussion that warmer and drier conditions, along with a slight increase in westerly flow, will keep critical and spotty extreme fire weather conditions across the district through Thursday and Friday.
Eads, Colo. — Five-day forecast (July 1–5)
Source: National Weather Service, Pueblo — Issued June 30, 2026
| Period | Sky Conditions | High/Low | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Sunny; patchy smoke | High 95 | W 5–15 mph, becoming SE |
| Wednesday night | Partly cloudy | Low 59 | SE 15–20 mph, gusts to 35 |
| Thursday | Sunny | High 98 | S 5–15 mph |
| Thursday night | Mostly clear | Low 62 | SSE 20–25 mph, gusts to 40 |
| Friday | Sunny and hot | High 100 | WSW 5–15 mph, becoming S |
| Friday night | Mostly clear | Low 63 | SSE around 15 mph, gusts to 30 |
| Saturday (July 4) | Mostly sunny | High 97 | N around 15 mph |
| Saturday night | Partly cloudy | Low 59 | NE 10–15 mph |
| Sunday | Mostly sunny | High 94 | NE 10–15 mph, becoming ESE |
| Sunday night | Partly cloudy; t-storms possible | Low 59 | SE 5–15 mph |
(Kiowa County Press)
Fire weather and smoke a lingering concern
No Red Flag Warning was in effect for Kiowa County as of Tuesday evening; the Pueblo office's active warnings covered fire weather zones over and near the higher terrain to the west. Even so, forecasters cautioned that critical to extreme fire weather conditions are expected to continue across much of the region through the work week, and patchy smoke from ongoing wildfires may drift across the area at times.
Residents should use caution with anything that could spark a fire, particularly during the hot, dry and breezy afternoons expected Wednesday through Friday.
Thursday and Friday turn hotter
Thursday will be sunny and hotter, with a high near 98 and a south wind of 5 to 15 mph. Winds pick up after dark, with overnight gusts as high as 40 mph possible.
Friday looks to be the hottest day of the stretch, sunny with a high near 100. Forecasters noted that less available moisture and a bump in westerly flow will push temperatures into the 90s and lower 100s across the plains while keeping fire danger elevated.
Extended outlook
The Fourth of July, Saturday, will be mostly sunny with a high near 97 and a north wind around 15 mph. Sunday turns slightly cooler, mostly sunny with a high near 94, before storm chances return Sunday night into early next week as the atmosphere slowly moistens.
Stay safe in the heat
With highs near or above the century mark and very low humidity expected, residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the heat of the day and check on vulnerable family members and neighbors.
