Windy weather will cause fire danger Wednesday

The National Weather Service says that there will be a slightly elevated fire danger today across eastern Kansas and western Missouri.

Dry conditions will continue through the upcoming weekend, according to the weather service.

After a quick warm-up today, a series of cold fronts will sweep through and keep temperatures below average.

Wednesday’s forecast is sunny with a high near 65. There will be a southwest wind of 9 to 15, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight, the low will be 41 degrees.

Thursday’s forecast is sunny with a high near 53. Winds will be 9 to 15 mph with gusts of 22 mph. Thursday night, look for a low of 34.

On Friday, the weather will be mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Winds will be 6 to 14 mph with gusts as high as 18 mph. Friday night, the low will be 43.

On Saturday, temperatures will be 51 with mostly sunny skies. Saturday night’s low will be around 33.

Sunday, look for a high of 57 with mostly sunny skies. Sunday night, the low will be 41.