The National Weather Service is calling for high temperatures of 100 to 106 degrees across western Kansas into next week.
In the Hays area, a high of 100 is expected on Saturday, with a high of up to 104 on Sunday. A high of 102 degrees is expected Monday.
Relief is on the way as a cooler front moves into the area Monday evening. There is a 20 percent to 40 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms after midnight Monday and through Tuesday night.
The temperature is expected to remain mild through next week, with highs of 82 to 88 degrees Tuesday through Friday.