The National Weather Service is calling for high winds and blowing dust this afternoon in Hays.

Low humidity also poses an increased risk for wildfires across western Kansas with a critical fire danger for southwest Kansas.

The high is forecast to be 78 on Tuesday in Hays, with a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10 p.m. Tuesday.

More rain is forecast for Thursday through Friday night. Highs are forecast to drop into the 50s later in the week through the weekend.

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 </figure>Hays PostThe National Weather Service is calling for high winds and blowing dust this afternoon in Hays.Low humidity also poses an increased risk for wildfires across western Kansas with a critical fire danger for southwest Kansas.The high is forecast to be 78 on Tuesday in Hays, with a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10 p.m. Tuesday.More rain is forecast for Thursday through Friday night. Highs are forecast to drop into the 50s later in the week through the weekend.

High winds, blowing dust in forecast for today