Lamar climbs to near 97 by weekend as warm, breezy pattern settles in
Kiowa County Press Staff
(Kiowa County Press)
Lamar and the surrounding Arkansas Valley face a warm and breezy stretch beginning Wednesday, with daytime highs climbing from the upper 80s into the upper 90s by Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service forecast office in Pueblo.
Wednesday is expected to be sunny with a forecast high near 89 degrees. South-southeast winds are forecast to strengthen from 5 to 15 mph in the morning to 15 to 25 mph by afternoon, with gusts reaching 40 mph. The overnight period turns mostly cloudy before clearing, with breezy southerly winds continuing through the early hours of Thursday. The forecast low is near 55.
Pueblo office forecasters noted that an upper-level pattern over the western U.S. is keeping flow across far southeast Colorado on the warm and breezy side, with afternoon wind gusts a recurring feature through the period. No Red Flag Warnings are currently in effect for the Prowers County fire weather zone, COZ236. Even so, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-90s through the weekend and afternoon wind gusts approaching 40 mph, dry grass and brush conditions warrant caution. Residents and visitors should avoid open burning during the heat of the day and report any visible smoke or fire to local authorities.
Thursday brings the workweek's hottest day
Thursday is forecast to be the warmest day of the workweek for Lamar, with a high near 96 degrees. Skies start mostly cloudy and gradually clear to sunny. West winds of 10 to 15 mph keep gust potential lower than Wednesday. The forecast low Thursday night is near 49 with mostly clear skies. Friday returns to sunny conditions with a high near 91 and lighter north-northwest winds shifting to east by afternoon.
Lamar, Colo. — Five-day forecast (May 27 to May 31, 2026)
Source: National Weather Service, Pueblo office — Issued May 13, 2026
| Period | Sky Conditions | High/Low | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 27 | Sunny | High 89°F | South-southeast 5 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon; gusts to 40 mph |
| Wednesday night | Mostly cloudy, becoming mostly clear | Low 55°F | South-southeast 20 to 25 mph, becoming south-southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight; gusts to 40 mph |
| Thursday, May 28 | Mostly cloudy, then gradually sunny | High 96°F | West 10 to 15 mph |
| Thursday night | Mostly clear | Low 49°F | Southwest 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast in the evening |
| Friday, May 29 | Sunny | High 91°F | North-northwest 5 to 15 mph, becoming east in the afternoon |
| Friday night | Partly cloudy | Low 49°F | East-southeast 5 to 15 mph, becoming south after midnight |
| Saturday, May 30 | Sunny | High 97°F | South-southwest 5 to 15 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon |
| Saturday night | Partly cloudy | Low 48°F | Southeast 10 to 15 mph |
| Sunday, May 31 | Sunny | High 97°F | South-southwest 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon; gusts to 40 mph |
| Sunday night | Partly cloudy | Low 48°F | South-southwest 15 to 20 mph; gusts to 35 mph |
(Kiowa County Press)
Weekend outlook
Saturday and Sunday both bring forecast highs near 97 degrees in Lamar under sunny skies. Saturday's winds remain light to moderate, with south-southwest flow turning southeast in the afternoon. Sunday afternoon turns breezy again as south-southwest winds increase to 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph, and breezy conditions persist into the overnight hours. Overnight lows hold near 48 degrees both Saturday and Sunday nights.
Heat and wind safety
With three of the five forecast days reaching the mid-90s or higher and afternoon wind gusts approaching 40 mph, residents should plan outdoor activities for the earlier hours of the day, stay hydrated, and check on elderly neighbors and outdoor pets. Drivers should be alert for sudden crosswind gusts on open stretches of U.S. 50 and U.S. 287, and for the possibility of blowing dust where field work is underway.
The Pueblo office is the National Weather Service forecast office responsible for Prowers County. Updated forecasts are available at weather.gov/pub.
