A fast-moving front pushing across the Plains will bring some precipitation to the region — although Hays will likely remain mostly dry, according to the National Weather Service.

The front, which is in the California area now, will drive east early this week, intensifying as it moves into Kansas, according to meteorologist Jonathan Finch with the NWS in Dodge City.

While some rain will accompany the front, only light showers at the most are expected in Ellis County, Finch said.

“Probably not going to get much,” he said. “Probably nothing tomorrow night. Very light precipitation Wednesday morning.”

What will come is several hours of sustained wind — with gusts reaching up to 55 mph.

“The wind is 60 to 65 mph a few thousand feet up. The question is how much of that is going to reach the ground,” he said.

Beginning between 9 and 10 a.m. Wednesday, sustained winds between 30 and 40 mph are expected, with the wind not expected to die down until about 3 p.m.

Thursday and Friday are expected to be calm and clear, although there is a possible freeze on the way, as well. The Friday morning low is projected at 28 degrees.

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