The National Weather Service says there will be increased fire danger this afternoon, with thunderstorms possible on Wednesday afternoon.
Gusty southerly winds and low relative humidity means there are elevated fire concerns today, the weather service said. Residents should avoid outdoor burning.
Today, the high will be near 68, with a south southeast wind of 11 to 20 mph, gusting as high as 29 mph, according to the weather service.
Tonight, the low will be around 54, with a south southeast wind of 18 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph, the weather service said.
Wednesday, temperatures will reach 73 with high winds before a line of strong to severe thunderstorms could enter eastern Kansas late in the afternoon and track across the region in the evening hours, according to the weather service. There is a 40 percent chance of rain.
The severe risk begins after 4 p.m. Wednesday and then spreads east. Large hail, damaging winds and very heavy rains are the main threats, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, the chance of rain and storms is 60 percent, with a low of 46, according to the weather service. A south wind of 13 to 18 mph will gust as high as 28 mph.
Thursday, it will be mostly sunny with a high of 59, the weather service said. A west northwest wind of 13 to 15 mph will gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday night, the low will be around 37.
Friday, it will be mostly sunny with a high of 53, according to the weather service. Friday night, the low will be around 35.
Saturday will be sunny with a high of 64, the weather service said. The low Saturday night will be around 44.