Cooler and windy conditions are expected for the area today following the passage of a cold front in the morning. Northwesterly winds behind the front will race to 30 to 45 mph with potential gusts to 50 mph.

These increased winds and drier air help to create an extreme fire danger covering much of Kansas and portions of Oklahoma and Missouri.

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Windy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 18 mph increasing to between 36 and 39 mph. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 22 to 25 mph decreasing to between 10 and 13 mph. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.