We are in for a big warm-up, with temperatures soaring into the upper 80s to 90 degrees by this afternoon. That’s not just warm it’s record-challenging heat. The current record for the day is 85 degrees, set back in 1950, and we’re expected to beat it.
All eyes are on Friday, when temperatures surge even higher approaching 90 degrees in many spots. That puts us in position to break a long-standing record of 85 degrees, set back in 1950. So yes, we’re not just talking about a warm stretch we’re talking about record-breaking heat to wrap up the workweek.
Today highs will climb back into the mid 60s, which will feel much more comfortable compared to the recent chill. Today will be an ideal day if you are looking for sunshine and more seasonable air. By Thursday, temperatures really start to take off, jumping into the upper 70s with plenty of mild, spring-like air settling in.
Tuesday brings a big cooldown that you’ll feel right away. We’ll start the morning with lows near 40s with cooler air filtering in from the north will keep temperatures from recovering much. Afternoon highs will struggle to reach 60 degrees for most areas. That’s a drop of nearly 30 degrees, so it’s going to feel like a shock to the system.
Because of Monday's dry and windy conditions, the fire danger has increased and will stay that way through the day. If you’re enjoying this early taste of summer, we continue with that vibe for Monday.
By Friday, everything comes together. Sunshine takes over, temperatures respond, and we finally tap into that springtime feel. Highs will reach around 70 degrees. Welcome to SPRING!
Today doesn’t offer much of a change from what we saw yesterday with highs barely inching up to the upper 40s under a good amount of sunshine. Morning lows will be some of the coldest we have this week with teens and 20s taking over.
Temperatures early Tuesday morning are sitting in the low 30s for many spots, and with a steady northwest breeze. Winds will continue to blow between about 10 and 20 mph through the day, with occasional gusts pushing close to 30 mph. So if you’re heading out early, you’ll want the winter coat again.
Scattered showers continue Monday into the early evening hours, mainly before 7 p.m. After that, skies will gradually start to clear but temps will drop significantly.
The severe weather threat is continuing to build across our region late tonight into Monday. The primary threats are damaging winds and even a few tornadoes, especially for locations south of I-85 and along and east of the I-77 corridor.
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