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First Warning Forecast: Warmer and wetter weather on the way

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Posted at 6:36 PM, Oct 19, 2021
and last updated 2021-10-19 23:18:01-04

Meteorologist Maddie Kirker's First Warning Forecast:

We'll start our Wednesday with a brief period of clouds. By the afternoon, skies will clear, and feature wall-to-wall sunshine. Southwest winds will boost highs in the mid 70s.

More sunshine expected Thursday, and it will be the warmest day of the week. Temperatures will soar to the low 80s, about 10 degrees above normal for this time of year. Winds will ramp up out of the southwest between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.

Friday will feature a chance of rain with a few storms as a cold front moves through the area. Temperatures will warm to the mid 70s.Showers could linger early Saturday morning before rapid clearing takes place just in time for the weekend. Along with increasing sunshine, it'll be noticeably cooler this weekend with highs in the upper 60s.