By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
It's hot and dry in Kansas.
According to the newly released drought map for Kansas from the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought is increasing in the state. More than 60% of Kansas is experiencing some kind of drought condition.
All of Ellis County is listed as being abnormally dry as of Aug. 11.
The weather forecast is calling for a chance of rain and thunderstorms beginning Thursday night and continuing through Monday.