A dry weather pattern will set up over the region for the next seven days. This pattern should bring lots of sunshine and warmer temperatures to central and eastern Kansas. By Tuesday of next week, afternoon highs are expected to top out in the upper 60s and could push the 70 degree mark.

Today: Sunny. Highs around 36. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows around 24. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday: Not as cool. Sunny. Highs around 56. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 30. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night Through Monday: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs around 60.

Monday Night Through Wednesday: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 60s.

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