WARM AND WINDY TUESDAY

TONIGHT: Generally clear and cool overnight with morning lows Tuesday dipping into the upper-30s and low-40s.

TOMORROW: Mostly sunny to start the day before periods of cloud cover take over by the afternoon. High temps running above average with temps in the mid-70's to upper 80's for the eastern plains. Winds will be gusty out of the southwest between 30-40 mph after the noon hour triggering areas of high fire danger.

EXTENDED: Slightly cooler temps Wednesday as a cold front moves through. This system will trigger rain and snow late Wednesday through Thursday. Much cooler by the end of the week with highs dropping into the 50s and 60s. A gradual warming trend begins Sunday.