Unsettled weather will continue across the northern tier of states for the weekend, with the heaviest precipitation in the Pacific Northwest. A major warmup is on tap for portions of the south central U.S., with daytime highs of 90-100F common. Critical fire weather conditions will spread from the southern Rockies into the Southern Plains.
•  Today: Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
•   Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast

winds 10 to 15 mph.
•   Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
•   Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
•   Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
•   Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
•   Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
•   Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
•   Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
•   Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s.
•   Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s.
•   Saturday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s.