A large upper ridge will continue to dominate the Great Plains through Friday.

At the surface, breezy southerly winds will continue over the next several days, as afternoon highs increase to around the 100 degree mark. As early as Saturday, a cold front will approach the region, but the confidence is low on the frontal timing. By late Sunday and Sunday night, the boundary should be shifted to the south of the area, while easterly surface winds become established. Along with the surface front, will come chances for widespread thunderstorms, most likely Sunday night or Monday. Temperatures will cool closer to normal for early July.

Highs for Monday through Thursday are only forecast in the upper 80s, to around 90 degrees.

Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 11 to 16 mph.

Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light northeast in the afternoon.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.