According to the National Weather Service of Topeka, temperatures will be on the rise this week, reaching near our seasonal normals in the upper 70s to mid 80s. There will also be several chances for showers andthunderstorms, however do not expect this week to be a complete wash-out. A few scattered showers and storms are expected across the area this morning with dry conditions by this afternoon. Otherwise, at this time the better chances for additional precipitation this week look to be Wed. night and again Thu. afternoon and evening.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Early This Morning: Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms early in the morning. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Today: Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms early in the morning. Highs around 81. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 66. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.

Wednesday: Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 84. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Wednesday Night And Thursday: Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.

Friday Through Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.

Saturday Night And Sunday: Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.

Sunday Night And Monday: Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.