Isolated precipitation and severe weather in areas kept producers out of the field early last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.

In northwestern counties, a reporter noted pocket gopher damage to some alfalfa fields adversely affected growth. Rangeland grass was in need of warmer weather to promote growth.

USDA news and information for agricultural producers in Kiowa County, Colorado, from the Eads USDA Service Center.

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Life in eastern Kiowa County, Colordo, as reported by Sharon Scott.

More thunderstorms are possible for Kiowa County Tuesday, though with a lower expectation for severe storms.

High temperatures will be a few degrees cooler than Monday, reaching the mid-80s for most areas under mostly sunny skies.

There is a 20 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms, increasing to a 30-40 percent chance Tuesday night. While less than 0.1 inches of rain is expected for most areas, thunderstorms could produce locally heavier amounts. Thunderstorms that do form could produce hail up to one inch in diameter as well as wind gusts to 60 miles per hour.

More thunderstorms with large hail, wind gusts to 60 mph, and tornado potential return to southeast Colorado Monday.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss the 2019 Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Management Plan, State Forest State Park Draft Management Plan, 2019 - 2020 OHV Grant Recommended Funding, updated Commission policies for fisheries (Gold Medal waters, High Lake Stocking, Whirling Disease), Natural Areas Program overview and board nominations, Mule Deer Strategy (progress to date), factors influencing elk recruitment and elk response to outdoor recreation activity at its June meeting.

Severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for most of eastern Colorado and southeast Wyoming until 8:00 p.m. MDT June 2, 2019.

Sunday’s temperatures across Kiowa County will be largely similar to Saturday, however the chances for showers and severe thunderstorms are expected to increase, especially Sunday evening.

The day will start with partly sunny skies and south wind in the 10-15 mile per hour range. High temperatures in the low 80s are expected, though far western Kiowa County may be a few degrees warmer.