Mar 20, 2026

Hays ties record high on Thursday

Posted Mar 20, 2026 2:59 PM

By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

Hays tied a record high of 89 on Thursday.

That record was set in 1916.

High temperatures are forecast to remain well above normal for the next two days. Today's high is forecast at 89 degrees, and Saturday's high is forecast at 96 degrees.

A cool front will move in on Sunday, with the forecast high falling to 70 degrees.

A fire weather watch has been issued for Saturday afternoon and evening with high winds and low humidity.

Winds are forecast to be 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and humidity as low as 9%.