With the Hays area nearly 6 inches behind average year-to-date precipitation, some relief could be on the way.
The National Weather Service in Dodge City predicts a dry, warm week with highs in the mid- to upper-70s — until late Thursday evening.
The NWS forecasts a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms late Thursday night or early Friday morning, with a 40 percent to 50 percent chance the precipitation lasts through Saturday evening.
The high temperatures Friday and Saturday are only expected to reach the low- to mid-50s. Skies are expected to clear by Sunday, with highs in the low-60s.