Kiowa County Emergency Management

06/01/2026

Scattered thunderstorms will develop Monday and Tuesday, with potential for a few severe storms each afternoon and evening. The highest threat of severe storms on Monday will be from the Palmer Divide eastward across the adjacent plains, while Tuesday's threat (depending on cloud cover and heating) could shift across most of the I-25 Corridor and plains of northeast Colorado. Large hail, damaging winds, and even a couple tornadoes will be possible. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings!

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

The start of the week brings another warm day across the region, with many near to above seasonal values. Along with that, isolated showers and storms return tomorrow, a couple of which may become strong to severe.

05/31/2026

Storms will increase in coverage tomorrow afternoon across the eastern plains. A couple of these storms may become strong to severe as they push to the east/northeast. If a storm becomes more organized, large hail and strong winds would be the primary hazards.

05/31/2026

Another warm and dry day is expected across southern Colorado today. While warm conditions continue Monday, thunderstorm chances begin to increase, with wetter conditions in place by midweek.

05/31/2026

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon across portions of the plains, with hail and damaging winds the main risks at this time.

05/30/2026

Tomorrow brings a quiet weather day to the region. Dry conditions with near to slightly above seasonal temperatures are expected for south central and southeastern Colorado.

05/30/2026

Outside of a few thunderstorms across the central mountains this afternoon, mainly dry and warm weather is expected this weekend. Thunderstorm chances increase once again early next week.

05/29/2026

NOAA logo Interactive NWS Alert
Special Weather Statement for Kiowa County, CO
Sent via email and SMS at 555 pm MDT, May 29th 2026
alert map
Radar valid at 557 pm MDT, May 29th 2026
alert legend
COZ095-096-300030-
Western Kiowa County CO-Eastern Kiowa County CO-
555 PM MDT Fri May 29 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN KIOWA COUNTY THROUGH 630
PM MDT...

At 554 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chivington, or 24 miles north of Lamar, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Sheridan Lake, Chivington, and Brandon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

05/29/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
515 PM MDT Fri May 29 2026

COC017-292330-
/O.CON.KGLD.SV.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260529T2330Z/
Cheyenne CO-
515 PM MDT Fri May 29 2026
..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM MDT
FOR EASTERN CHEYENNE COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL COLORADO...

At 515 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 16 miles northwest of Weskan to 14 miles north of
Towner, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Cheyenne County in east central Colorado, including the following locations... Arapahoe.

This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 166 and 169.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
COC011-061-292345-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.W.0014.260529T2315Z-260529T2345Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
515 PM MDT Fri May 29 2026

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Kiowa County in southeastern Colorado...
Northeastern Bent County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 545 PM MDT.

* At 514 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of Hasty, or 23 miles northwest of Lamar, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. A brief landspout could also occue with this storm.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
McClave, Sweetwater Reservoir, Neegronda Reservoir, and John Martin Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...