Heat advisory Monday in Kiowa County as Eads nears 105 before midweek storms
Dangerously hot weather will grip Kiowa County Monday, with Eads expected to reach 105 degrees under a heat advisory, before a weak boundary sliding down the plains knocks highs back to the mid 90s and opens the door to shower and thunderstorm chances Tuesday and Wednesday.
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a heat advisory for western Kiowa County from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 105 and northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph turning east in the afternoon, along with a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Monday night brings a 40 percent chance of storms, mainly before 2 a.m., with a low around 66 and north-northeast winds near 15 mph.
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“One noticeable difference for tomorrow is there will be a much better chance of storms to move farther east, with the activity reaching out onto the plains by late afternoon and into the evening,” Stephen Hodanish, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pueblo, wrote of Monday in Sunday’s Area Forecast Discussion.
Storms, cooler air arrive midweek
A weak boundary is expected to push down the plains Tuesday as the heat dome retreats south, allowing more widespread thunderstorms across the region and slightly cooler temperatures. With a plume of monsoonal moisture over Colorado, forecasters caution that any storm through midweek carries the potential for localized heavy rain, with precipitation lasting into the nighttime hours.
A weak upper-level wave crossing the ridge Wednesday should boost storm coverage again, with temperatures closer to seasonal values — though conditions may feel humid by Colorado standards. No fire weather warnings are in effect for Kiowa County.
Eads, Colo. — Five-day forecast (July 27-31)
Source: National Weather Service, Pueblo — Issued July 26, 2026
| Period | Sky Conditions | High/Low | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Mostly sunny and hot; slight chance p.m. t-storms | 105 | Northwest 5-10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon |
| Monday Night | Mostly cloudy; 40% chance t-storms before 2 a.m. | 66 | North-northeast around 15 mph |
| Tuesday | Mostly cloudy, then sunny; slight chance p.m. t-storms | 96 | North-northeast 10-15 mph, becoming east-southeast |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly cloudy; 40% chance showers and t-storms before 3 a.m. | 64 | East-southeast 5-15 mph, becoming north-northeast |
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny; 20% chance p.m. t-storms | 96 | North-northeast 5-10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly cloudy; 50% chance t-storms before midnight | 64 | South-southwest 5-10 mph, becoming east-southeast |
| Thursday | Sunny; slight chance p.m. t-storms | 97 | North around 5 mph |
| Thursday Night | Partly cloudy; 30% chance t-storms before midnight | 64 | North around 5 mph |
| Friday | Sunny | 96 | North around 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon |
| Friday Night | Mostly clear | 62 | East 5-10 mph |
(Kiowa County Press)
Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday will start mostly cloudy before gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 96 and a 10 percent chance of afternoon storms. Storm chances rise to 40 percent Tuesday night, mainly before 3 a.m., with a low around 64.
Wednesday looks mostly sunny with a high near 96 and a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The best rain chance of the week comes Wednesday night at 50 percent, mainly before midnight, with a low around 64.
Extended outlook
Thursday will be sunny with a high near 97 and a slight chance of afternoon storms, followed by a 30 percent chance of storms Thursday night. Friday looks sunny with a high near 96 and light north winds turning east in the afternoon.
Looking further ahead, the Climate Prediction Center’s outlook issued Sunday favors above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation for Colorado Aug. 1-5, with above-normal temperatures continuing to be favored Aug. 3-9, suggesting heat will rebuild across the eastern plains heading into early August.
With Monday’s heat advisory in effect, residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces when possible, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the afternoon, and check on relatives and neighbors. Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
