Changes down the road & more western smoke coming our way!

Terry White - Nickerson

Halfway through the month of September and we are still getting some summer heat, keeping temperatures 10-15 degree above average. So how long will this last and when can we expect some rain? We are expecting a front to come in Thursday, and while that could bring some scattered showers/storms to central and eastern Kansas, widespread rains are likely still on hold. 

So for now, at least through Wednesday, windy and very warm conditions will continue across the Plains. Much of the area will see highs in the 80s and 90s, which doesn't set records, but it is above normal. 

Cooler weather settles across the area for the end of the week. By Friday, much of Kansas will have highs back in the 70s and 80s and the comfortable weather will last into Saturday. 

The front will be coming back north on Sunday, so the chances for storms will return statewide.

California smoke plumes could reach Kansas the next several days. Take a look at the upper level wind pattern, and once again, a western breeze will likely carry some of the smoke all the way to Kansas and beyond.

All over California, fires are burning out of control as strong winds continue to fan flames. As you probably know, the smoke does dissipate as it moves east over the Rockies, but it will likely lead to some very red sunsets the next several evenings (for as long as we keep this particular weather pattern in place)