Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind between 7 and 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast.

Warmer south winds will return to the area on Saturday, which will help to boost temperatures well above normal for mid-October. The warm, dry weather and gusty afternoon winds will lead to elevated grassland fire danger across portions of central Kansas.