As a warmup continues, high temperatures will increase another 5-10 degrees Friday across Kiowa County. Sunny skies return to the area as well.

While scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible over the southern mountains, the plains are expected to remain dry throughout the day. There is a slight chance a few storms could develop near the Colorado-Kansas border overnight.

High temperatures should reach the low 80s across Kiowa County. Light winds out of the east during the morning hours are predicted to shift to the south later in the day.

Overnight, look for temperatures in the low 50s with partly cloudy skies.

While Saturday is expected to see temperatures returning to the low to mid-80s, thunderstorms may make an appearance, particularly during the late afternoon and evening hours.

At 6:30 a.m. Friday, a wind gust of 7 mph was the strongest recorded since midnight in central Kiowa County. The temperature was 49 degrees.

Though Kiowa County is expected to be dry, some rain is possible across southeast Colorado Thursday. Potential for severe storms is limited.

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Elsewhere in Colorado, look for a quiet weather day. Warmer temperatures could prompt the return of seasonal snow melt in mountain areas over the coming days.

Weather information updated throughout the day is available at http://weather.KiowaCountyPress.net.