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06/21/2026

High Fire Danger is predicted for portions of the area today and Monday due to gusty winds and continued, very dry conditions. Please use caution and avoid fire starts. A single spark can cause a wildfire. Obey fire restrictions and do your part!

06/21/2026

Severe storms are possible late this afternoon and evening across the southeast plains. Damaging wind gusts, quarter size hail, and localized heavy rainfall are all possible threats from these storms.

06/21/2026

At and above seasonal temperatures Sunday, with the potential for strong to severe storms across the plains and high fire danger over the higher terrain. Cooler and unsettled weather remains on tap across the Plains for the work week, with warm, dry and breezy conditions leading to continued fire danger across the higher terrain.

06/21/2026

Strong to severe storms are possible late Sunday afternoon and evening across the southeast plains, as moisture increases behind a passing cold front. Strong, damaging wind gusts, hail to the size of quarters and locally heavy rainfall will the main threats from these passing storms.

06/20/2026

Increasing winds can produce blowing dust creating loss of visibility. Be aware and careful driving.

NOAA logo Interactive NWS AlertSpecial Weather Statement for Kiowa County, CO, Prowers County, COSent via email and SM...
06/20/2026

NOAA logo Interactive NWS Alert
Special Weather Statement for Kiowa County, CO, Prowers County, CO
Sent via email and SMS at 422 pm MDT, Jun 20th 2026
alert map
Radar valid at 424 pm MDT, Jun 20th 2026
alert legend
COZ096-098-202245-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-Eastern Kiowa County CO-
422 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL PROWERS AND
EASTERN KIOWA COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM MDT...

At 422 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Bristol, or 16 miles northeast of Lamar, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Sheridan Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Pueblo.

06/20/2026

Severe Weather Alert
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity: Severe
Significant threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset
2:36 PM (MDT), June 20
Description
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 358 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN COLORADO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO

BACA BENT CROWLEY KIOWA OTERO PROWERS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF EADS, LA JUNTA, LAMAR, LAS ANIMAS, OLNEY SPRINGS, ORDWAY, ROCKY FORD, SPRINGFIELD, AND WALSH.
Action Recommended
Monitor the situation and take precautions if necessary.
Urgency
Take action in the near future.
Affected Area
Kiowa
Issued By
National Weather Service

Interactive NWS AlertNew event: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Kiowa County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Bent County, CO, Ote...
06/20/2026

Interactive NWS Alert
New event: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Kiowa County, CO, Prowers County, CO, Bent County, CO, Otero County, CO, Crowley County, CO
Sent via email and SMS at 236 pm MDT, Jun 20th 2026
alert map
Radar valid at 238 pm MDT, Jun 20th 2026
alert legend
COC009-011-025-061-089-099-210300-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.A.0358.260620T2036Z-260621T0300Z/

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
358 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN COLORADO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO

BACA BENT CROWLEY
KIOWA OTERO PROWERS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF EADS, LA JUNTA, LAMAR, LAS ANIMAS,
OLNEY SPRINGS, ORDWAY, ROCKY FORD, SPRINGFIELD, AND WALSH.

06/20/2026

Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon, with the strongest storms expected for the eastern plains. Large hail, strong winds and tornadoes are possible. Localized flooding may occur, particularly with the strongest storms. Have multiple ways to receive warnings today!

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1305 Goff Street
Eads, CO
81036

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Friday 8am - 3:30pm
Saturday 8am - 3:30pm

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