A few more days of hot and windy with big changes on the way

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - It looks like October will start off where September left off with the hot and windy weather continuing into the pumpkin patch month. The late season will be coming to an end soon, trust me, as big changes will soon arrive this week.

It was another unseasonably hot day today as we continue to see an upper level ridge persist across the central and eastern part of the country. Highs today soaring to record levels Lows Sunday morning will be in the 60s and lower 70s. Sunday will feature more strong south winds with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Monday will still be windy in warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s and lower 90s. There will be a small chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the day and into Monday night as a cold front approaches.

As the cold front traverses across the area Tuesday and Tuesday night, a good chance of showers and thunderstorms returns to the area. A fairly widespread, decent rainfall is expected. Highs could be anywhere from the upper 60s northwest to the lower 80s southeast. The system will clear on our Wednesday and Thursday and milder temperatures will settle in. Highs in the 60s and 70s are expected. Friday through the weekend will be a little cooler yet. Most will have highs in the 60s with some even in the 50s. The coolest day is currently set for Saturday. Lows during that time could be a blend of 30s and 40s.