Warming Temperatures and Red Flag Warning for Thursday Afternoon

TODAY: Temperatures this afternoon are steadily climbing into the upper 50s, thanks to breezy southwest winds up to 20 mph. We’ll continue to see warming as we head through the remainder of today, as temperatures climb into the mid 60s. There is a Red Flag Warning for a good portion of Mid-Missouri through later this evening, as low humidity, coupled with gusty winds and dry conditions could make burning uncontrollable.

TONIGHT: It looks to be mostly clear tonight with more comfortable lows in the mid 40s. The southwest wind looks to stay steady however near 8-11 mph overnight.

EXTENDED: We will stay in a mild weather pattern through early next week with highs in the 60s and nights in the 40s. The weekend looks warm and dry with high temperatures near 70 Saturday and lower 70s Sunday under partly cloudy skies. Southerly winds will stay under 10 mph this weekend. The next chance for rain looks possible by Monday. Areas west of US 63 at this time, look to have the better chance for spotty rain under 0.20″. A few thunderstorms can’t be ruled out next Monday. It looks to stay above average temperature wise next week. There is a chance colder air will return for the first week of March. For additional weather updates follow @ABC17Stormtrack on Twitter.