The weekend could bring with it welcome precipitation, the National Weather Service is predicting.
There is a 50 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms beginning Saturday, which will bring cooler weather with a high in the mid-80s.
On Sunday, the mercury will jump back into the mid- to upper-90s, with another slight chance of rain Sunday night. Beginning Monday afternoon, there is 20 percent to 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms through at least Wednesday.
Hays is nearly 5 inches of moisture behind the 153-year average for the year, and almost 2 inches behind the average August.