The Hays area will get a brief respite from the extreme heat to start the work week, with a high of 94 projected Monday, a high of 88 on Tuesday, and a high of 93 Wednesday.
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms overnight, mainly between 2 and 3 a.m. Tuesday, although the National Weather Service in Dodge City reported only a 20 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms.
The extreme heat is projected to return Thursday, with highs between 99 and 104 predicted through the weekend.