Another hot and windy day resulted in record-setting temperature Thursday in Hays.

According to the K-State Ag Research Center, the mercury topped out at 100 degrees Thursday, beating a Sept. 21 record that had stood for more than seven decades. In 1945, the previous record of 99 was set.

The heat is expected to persist Friday, with a high in the mid-90s expected. A slight cooldown is expected Saturday, with highs in the upper 80s. On Sunday, the high temperature is expected to remain in the 70s.

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