Tracking sunny, warm weather persisting through the weekend

TODAY: I'm tracking plenty of sunshine through the rest of the afternoon with southeasterly winds at 8-12 mph, boosting temperatures into the upper 70s.

TONIGHT: I'm tracking a few upper-level clouds overnight with southeasterly winds at 5-10 mph. By dawn tomorrow, temperatures will be in the low 50s.

EXTENDED: I'm tracking mostly sunny conditions through Saturday and Sunday afternoon, helping temperatures into the upper 70s each day after starting in the low 50s. Slightly more cloud cover arrives Monday before mostly cloudy conditions on Tuesday, but for now, no rainfall is expected from this passing system. The main effect on Mid-Missouri will be cooler temperatures, with Tuesday and Wednesday topping out in the low 70s. By Thursday, Central Missouri will have slightly better chances for isolated rainfall.