The warming trend which will begin late this week will continue through the weekend period. On Saturday and Sunday the afternoon highs are expected to generally average between 8-14 degrees above the seasonal normals.

In addition there will also be a chance for a few late afternoon or early evening thunderstorms north of Garden City to Pratt line.

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light wind becoming east between 10 and 13 mph.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind between 9 and 11 mph.