Winds are set to ramp up in a big way this week, as gusts could approach 30-45 mph at times Monday through Wednesday. If wind confidence in the upper range of gusts increases for Tuesday, we could see a wind advisory issued. This wind will also increase the field fire risk, given the dry air that will accompany it, especially Monday and Tuesday.
Strong winds from a South or Southwesterly direction not only bring in much drier air, but also much warmer air. Temperatures will reach the upper 60s Monday, but near the 80-degree mark Tuesday and Wednesday. If we hit 81° Tuesday, that would tie a record high for that date set back in 1922. We will also see very mild overnight lows, only dropping to the 60s Monday and Tuesday nights.
The tail end of this weather system will also bring a healthy dose of rain showers with it. Most of the rain looks to fall Wednesday afternoon into the overnight hours, but we could see some spotty showers linger into Thursday morning (Halloween). Stay tuned!
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