A red flag warning remains in effect for Hays and Ellis County until 8 p.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service in Dodge City reported.
With a high temperature nearing 90 degrees and winds gusting up to 45 into the evening, the risk of wildfires is high, the NWS warned.
The NWS also warned of the threat of a "dry microburst," noting conditions were ideal for the rare storm. Winds of up to 60 mph could descend straight down from a cloud base, then spreads. With the potential to kick up significant dust, hazardous travel is possible should the meteorological event occur.
Friday will bring a chance of showers or thunderstorms after 1 p.m. There is a 20 percent chance of precipitation in the afternoon, increasing to 590 percent by Friday night and into Saturday morning.
North winds will begin to blow Friday night, gusting up to 40 mph. The daytime high on Saturday is only expected to be in the low- to mid-50s.