After isolated showers and storms this morning, skies will become mostly sunny with high temperatures from the upper 70s to mid 80s according to the National Weather Service ofTopeka. There will be small chances of showers and storms tonight as a frontal boundary moves into the area. However the best chances for rain and thunderstorms will be from Thursday through Friday night as an upper level storm system moves across the Central Plains. Abundant moisture will be in place by the latter half of the week increasing the potential for locally heavy rainfall.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.