Hays Post

While storms bringing large hail or gusting winds certainly aren’t on anyone’s weekend wish list, if some rainfall came along as part of the package, it would be difficult to complain.

The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of storms throughout the next week, with the strongest possibility coming Sunday afternoon and evening.

Kelly Sugden, NWS meteorologist, said that front will come in from the west and bring the possibility of golf ball- to baseball-size hail and winds of up to 60 mph.

“The tornado threat is not that great, but we certainly couldn’t rule that out,” he said.

Parched northwest Kansas could see some moisture, as well. According to the K-State Ag Research Center, Hays has received less than 3 inches of rain this calendar year.

“There could be some heavy rain,” Sugden said, adding it will be “hit or miss.”

The area most likely to be impacted by Sunday’s front will be along and west of the U.S. 283 corridor.

The possibility of thunderstorms will continue at least through Thursday, with the chance of storms ranging from 20 percent to 40 percent.

Temperatures this weekend, Sugden added, will be fairly close to seasonal, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.

There is also a slight chance of thunderstorms — 10 percent to 20 percent — tonight and Saturday, respectively.

In case of severe weather, check Hays Post and Eagle Radio stations for the most up-to-date news and information.