Unseasonably warm temperatures will continue into the weekend with afternoon highs in the 70s and lower 80s. The warm temperatures will increase fire danger especially in central and western areas. An upper level trough will begin to approach the Central Plains early next week. This feature will bring cooler temperatures and a chance for showers and thunderstorms to Western and North Central Nebraska.

THE FORECAST

Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west southwest.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind between 3 and 11 mph.