Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected across portions of southwest, south central, and west central Kansas as a strong jet stream core persists from north to south over the western plains.

Temperatures will warm into the mid 70s over most of the area. After a couple more pleasant days with highs in the 70s and 80s…cooler weather is in the cards as a deep upper level trough forms across the north central portion of the country by late week.

The upcoming weekend could be really cool with temperatures staying in the 40s and 50s with an increased chance of rain.

Last Year’s Temps/Records

2011 High: 80
2011 Low: 40
Record High: 98 (2000)
Record Low: 29 (1958, 1985)

• Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a north wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.