After reaching the mid-50s Tuesday afternoon, expect temperatures to cool somewhat through the rest of the week.
The high Wednesday is expected to reach near 50, but a north wind will cause the mercury to dip Thursday and Friday, with highs only reaching the low-40s. Winds could gust near 40 mph Wednesday night and throughout the day Thursday.
But by the weekend, unseasonably warm temperatures will return — with highs expected to be near 60 Saturday and Sunday and the mid-50s on Monday.
There is a slight chance of precipitation in the long-range forecast, with a 20 percent to 30 percent chance of rain in the Hays area Monday and Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Dodge City reported.