Record warmth continues

Heat building, before a cool down
Janessa Webb,

TEMPERATURES HAVE OFFICIALLY HIT 87° BEATING THE OLD RECORD OF 82 DEGREES SET IN 1974
 
The next couple of days are going to give us a little preview of early summer. Temperatures will feel more like late May or early June. The forecast later brings us back to reality, with cooler air returning and a much more typical March pattern setting up.

Tonight, clouds will start to build and there’s a slight chance a storm could develop. Overnight lows will stay in the mid 60s.

Wednesday looks even warmer and windier. A gusty southwest wind is expected throughout the day reaching around 30 mph at times. That strong breeze will help pull in even warmer air, likely making Wednesday the hottest day of the week and the warmest day we’ve experienced so far this year.

Things begin to change on Thursday as a cold front moves through the region. The morning will likely start off wet with widespread rain, and a few embedded thunderstorms can’t be ruled out. Once the front passes, winds will shift and usher in cooler air for the end of the week. Afternoon highs will only reach the mid to upper 60s, which will feel much different compared to the early week heat.

Friday morning will start off quite chilly with temperatures dropping into the mid 30s. By the afternoon, highs will rebound into the low 60s, which is much closer to what we normally see in early March.

This weekend, the forecast actually looks pretty great overall. Saturday is the pick day with lots of sunshine and temperatures warming into the mid to upper 70s. Sunday will trend a little cooler with highs in the low 70s and a bit more cloud cover moving in. There’s also the chance for some late-day rain as another weather system approaches.