Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East northeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south.

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.