After Tuesday's 74 degrees was just 6 shy of the 110-year-old record high for the date, the National Weather Service is predicting a dramatic cooldown on the way for western Kansas.
Wednesday is expected to be windy and warm, with a high of 75 predicted. Sustained winds of 24 to 30 mph are expected with gusts up to 60 mph. There is a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms after midnight and into Thursday morning.
High wind warnings and wind advisories are in effect for areas west and east of Hays on Wednesday.
Thursday's high is expected to be in the mid-50s, with an overnight low of 21 degrees and a Veterans Day high of just 38 predicted.
Overnight lows through Monday are expected to be in the mid-teens to low-20s, with a slight chance of snow possible Monday and Tuesday. Wind chills could fall to 10 degrees, the NWS said.