Staying cool and windy into the new week; Rain chances return by the end of the week

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - It was a cool morning this morning as temperatures dropped into the 20’s and low 30’s across western Nebraska, and mid to upper 30’s across eastern Nebraska. Temperatures warmed up this afternoon into the 60’s with plenty of sunshine. Breezy conditions returned this afternoon, but stronger winds are expected by tomorrow as another cold front moves through. Temperatures tonight stay in the 40’s across the area, low 40’s to the west and upper 40’s to the east. Highs tomorrow warm into the upper 50’s to low to mid 60’s. Winds pick up to around 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 35 to 40 mph. Relative humidity dropping to 25 to 35 percent and those strong winds could lead to some elevated fire concerns tomorrow afternoon. Partly to mostly cloudy skies will be expected tomor