Severe storms with 70 mph gusts possible Saturday as Cheyenne Wells hits 100 mps-post Sat, 08/08/2026 - 08:18 Image (Kiowa County Press) Cheyenne Wells faces a volatile Saturday, with sunshine driving the high to near 100 degrees before a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms — and forecasters warn that any storm that forms could turn severe, with wind gusts up to 70 mph, blowing dust and fire-starting dry lightning. Sunday brings more heat, climbing to about 102 as the hottest day of the str