Hot weather will persist through the upcoming week with highs in the mid to upper 90s and lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Winds will be light and variable.

There are small chances for thunderstorms somewhere across western or central Kansas just about every day.

Today: Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Light east wind becoming east southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 9 mph.