Ellis County received another welcome bout of precipitation overnight Wednesday, with 1 inch of rain reported just northeast of Hays.

There was a report of 1.01 inches of rainfall north of Ellis, while most of the city of Hays received just less than a half inch of moisture.

Rooks County had reports of 1.11 inches, while most of Russell County received just trace rainfall.

Thursday could bring more rain and possibly storms to the area overnight. According to forecasts, skies should begin clearing and remain so through what is expected to be a very hot weekend.

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