Strong storms and gusty winds possible Wednesday for Cheyenne Wells
Cheyenne Wells and Cheyenne County face the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Wednesday, with the National Weather Service in Goodland, Kansas, warning that a line of storms could produce damaging winds and blowing dust. Wednesday itself starts sunny and hot with a high near 97 before storms arrive late in the day. Rain chances continue Thursday and Friday before hot, dry weather settles in for the weekend.
Wednesday brings sunny and hot conditions with a high near 97 in Cheyenne Wells. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 5 p.m. as a weak cold front approaches. Winds start out of the south at 5 to 10 mph and shift to the north by afternoon. Storms become likely Wednesday night, mainly before 11 p.m., with a low around 61 and a 70 percent chance of rain.
Forecasters say Wednesday's storms carry the strongest wind threat of the week. "The potential for severe winds increases with tomorrow, and if a bowing segment is able to form, winds up around 70 MPH are likely," the National Weather Service forecast office in Goodland, Kan., wrote in Tuesday's Area Forecast Discussion. The office noted that both dust plumes and a haboob are possible with the strongest storms.
Cheyenne Wells, Colo. — Five-day forecast (July 8–12, 2026)
Source: National Weather Service, Goodland — Issued July 7, 2026
| Period | Sky Conditions | High/Low | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Sunny and hot; 20% chance of storms after 5 p.m. | High 97 | S 5-10 mph, becoming N |
| Wednesday night | Storms likely, mainly before 11 p.m.; mostly cloudy | Low 61 | E to N 5-10 mph |
| Thursday | Sunny; showers likely after 3 p.m. | High 91 | N to E 5-10 mph |
| Thursday night | Showers and possibly a storm before midnight | Low 57 | N 5-10 mph |
| Friday | Mostly sunny; 30% chance of storms after noon | High 88 | Light |
| Friday night | 30% chance of storms before midnight; partly cloudy | Low 58 | Light |
| Saturday | Mostly sunny | High 91 | Light |
| Saturday night | Mostly clear | Low 60 | Light |
| Sunday | Sunny | High 91 | Light |
| Sunday night | Mostly clear | Low 62 | Light |
(Kiowa County Press)
Thursday and Friday
Thursday stays sunny with a high near 91 and showers likely after 3 p.m., with rain chances near 60 percent. Showers continue Thursday night ahead of a low around 57, with precipitation chances climbing to 80 percent.
Friday turns a bit cooler at a high near 88 under mostly sunny skies, with a 30 percent chance of storms in the afternoon and again Friday night before a low near 58.
Extended outlook
Hot and dry weather takes over the weekend as high pressure builds overhead. Saturday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 91, and Sunday turns sunny with another high near 91. Overnight lows hold in the low 60s, and rain chances drop off sharply into next week.
Damaging winds and blowing dust the main concern
The chief hazard this week is wind. Forecasters describe Wednesday as a stronger repeat of Tuesday, with storms entering the western part of the region in the afternoon and evening. If storms organize into a bowing line, gusts near 70 mph are possible, raising the risk of blowing dust that could sharply reduce visibility. Hail is also possible, generally under 1.25 inches, though an exceptionally strong storm could produce hail up to 2 inches.
Forecasters note considerable uncertainty in how far the storms spread; one scenario keeps the strongest weather west of U.S. Highway 385, while another carries storms east-southeast across the area. No red flag warnings are in effect, and forecasters do not expect critical fire-weather conditions because humidity remains above threshold.
Motorists should be alert Wednesday evening for sudden drops in visibility from blowing dust; drivers caught in a dust storm are advised to pull well off the roadway, turn off their lights and wait for it to pass. Residents should be ready to take shelter if storms turn severe.
