Warming Temperatures and Fire Watch Thursday
TODAY: The day will start off cool with temperatures in the low 30s, and upper 20s in spots. Coupled with a southwest breeze there is a wind chill this morning in the mid to low 20s through 7AM-8AM. Temperatures however are rising thanks to a southwest breeze. As temperatures warm to the mid 60s today, outdoor burning is highly discouraged. Low humidity and gusty winds to 30 mph 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 8-10 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.
