Overview
- Highs reached the upper 60s to near 70 on New Year's Day, running well above the typical 57°F for early January.
- Forecasters expect Friday highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s, with the warmest readings toward the Mississippi River as moisture increases.
- On-and-off showers and a few isolated thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon into Friday evening as the warm front lifts north.
- Winds ahead of the front will blow from the southwest with gusts near 25 mph, creating a breezy, springlike feel.
- A cold front late Friday night into Saturday will dry the area and bring a modest cooldown to the upper 50s and low 60s for the weekend, with 70s likely returning next week under a building ridge.