The National Weather Service is warning that a hot, dry and windy Monday will increase the risk of wildfires to start the week.
"Avoid any outdoor burning or anything that may produce a spark in these conditions this afternoon," the NWS said.
Sustained wind of 16 to 22 mph will be accompanied by gusts up to 33 mph, and relative humidity across most of western Kansas will be below 20 percent.
There is a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms Monday night and into Tuesday morning before skies clear Tuesday evening. The next chance of rain in the Hays area is a 40 percent chance of showers Friday, the NWS predicted.