Beautiful fall day, with warmer temperatures this week

TODAY: It’s a beautiful start to the day across Mid-Missouri, with temperatures in the mid-40s. Some morning clouds will pass through the region, but sunny skies will quickly return by the afternoon hours. Highs today will warm into the lower 70s, thanks to southerly winds up to 14 mph.

TONIGHT: As southerly winds continue to stream into Mid-Missouri, we’ll see a gradual warming trend. Lows tonight will bottom out in the upper 40s, with winds remaining steady out of the south up to 9 mph.

EXTENDED: We will have a slow warming trend through the work week with high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 70s by Friday and nights warming into the lower 50s. The entire work week will remain dry with our next chance of rain holding off until late Saturday evening as another cold front drops into the area. While no severe weather is likely, heavy rain will be possible Saturday evening into Sunday with the potential for localized flooding. Temperatures will reach the upper 70s ahead of the cold front Saturday, dropping into the upper 60s Sunday as cooler air moves in. Watch ABC17 News for the latest forecast and follow ABC17 Stormtrack on Twitter for updates.