Category Archives: Local Weather

Much cooler Saturday with northerly breezes

Much cooler Saturday with northerly breezes

What We’re Tracking Breezy again Saturday Cooler weekend ahead Warming back up next week Winds have backed off and shifted to the northwest overnight. We’re seeing sustained breezes at 15-20 mph and gusting near 35 mph. Those strong winds Friday were all part of an incoming cold front that moved through late last night. Temperatures…MORE

Extreme fire danger continues this evening with high winds

Extreme fire danger continues this evening with high winds

What We’re Tracking Extreme fire danger this evening Cooler weekend ahead Warming back up next week Extreme fire danger continues into this evening due to strong winds gusting up to 60 mph and low humidity. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged, as fires can spread rapidly under these conditions. Winds will shift to the northwest overnight,…MORE

Windy and mild Friday with isolated storms possible

Windy and mild Friday with isolated storms possible

What We’re Tracking Extreme fire danger and isolated storms Friday Cooler weekend ahead Warming back up next week Winds have been picking up through the night at 15-25 mph from the south. Temperatures are mild in the 50s and even a few holding on to the lower 60s. We’ll see sunshine early on as winds…MORE

Extreme fire danger and isolated storms Friday

Extreme fire danger and isolated storms Friday

What We’re Tracking Clear and warm tonight Extreme fire danger and isolated storms Friday Cooler weekend Winds begin to pick up later tonight. Expect gusts as high as 30 mph. This stronger south wind will keep us warmer through the overnight hours. Lows only dip down into the middle to upper 50s. Our next storm…MORE

Warm temperatures today, high fire danger and isolated storms tomorrow

Warm temperatures today, high fire danger and isolated storms tomorrow

What We’re Tracking Sunny, warm on Thursday Storm system arrives late week High fire danger Friday A mostly clear sky this morning with temperatures in the upper 30s and lower 40s. Wind is light and variable in direction, but will pick up out of the south by the afternoon. Another warm day Thursday with highs…MORE

More warmth for Thursday before strong wind blows in for Friday

More warmth for Thursday before strong wind blows in for Friday

What We’re Tracking Sunny, warm on Thursday Storm system arrives late week High fire danger Friday Partly cloudy weather early tonight will give way to clearing once again. Overnight low temperatures should only fall back into the lower 40s by early Thursday morning. Another warm day Thursday with highs in the upper 70s and lower…MORE

Sunny and pleasant, increasing clouds late afternoon

Sunny and pleasant, increasing clouds late afternoon

What We’re Tracking Clearing early, increasing clouds late afternoon Storm system arrives late week High fire danger Friday Cloud cover has moved across northeast Kansas this morning, but it will dissipate in the later morning hours. Temperatures are all over the place with lows in the 30s in some spots and other areas as warm…MORE

Cool front moves through this morning

Cool front moves through this morning

What We’re Tracking Morning cool front Staying dry Storm chance late week A weak front is moving through this morning, but will only drop temperatures slightly. We still see highs about 10-15 degrees above average in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Winds will pick up from the northeast this afternoon at 10-15 mph as…MORE

High fire danger today

High fire danger today

What We’re Tracking Warming up through Monday Staying dry Storm chance late week Temperatures this morning are in the 30s and 40s. Initially winds are calm, but southwesterly winds pick up this afternoon at 15-20 mph, sending highs into the middle to upper 70s-a great way to start the week! Dry and breezy conditions set…MORE