The Ellis County region just missed another good soaking overnight Sunday, but the heaviest rain during the evening front fell east of the area.

Early reports Monday morning showed a paltry 0.03 inches of rain in the gauge in Hays. Reports from Osborne County showed about a half-inch of rain.

An eastern Kansas tier of counties received a half-inch of rain or more.

Cloudy skies and drizzle are expected to continue this morning, with a possible band of thunderstorms arriving in the area after noon. That precipitation could persist into the early morning hours of Tuesday.

There is a slight chance of additional rain Tuesday and Wednesday, as well.

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