Potential for record highs and increased fire danger early this week

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – The last Sunday in October will feature sun and a few clouds, some air and moderate seasonality. A first alert Monday and Tuesday for high fire danger, along with possible record highs. The next weatherman heads our way midweek, with rain expected Wednesday afternoon through Halloween morning. Chillier on Halloween, which means you’ll want to have a few layers to keep you warm during Thursday night.

A fair amount of sun, breeze and a bit milder on Sunday(WSAW)

Sunny with a few clouds, a bit windy and milder on Sunday. Afternoon temperatures reach highs in the mid to upper 50s.

A little windy Sunday with gusts as high as 25 mph in the afternoon(WSAW)

A few passing clouds Sunday night and cool. Lows in the 30s to near 40s.

A few clouds Sunday night through Monday morning and cool(WSAW)

First alerts for the early work/school week. Record highs could be challenged in a few places on Monday and in many locations on Tuesday. In addition, there will be a high to very high potential fire hazard. Partly sunny, windy and warmer on Monday. Highs in the upper 60s. Tuesday is mostly cloudy, breezy and unseasonably warm. Highs in the mid to high 70s.

An increased fire danger for the next two days(WSAW)

Record highs possible in a few places on Monday(WSAW)

Record highs are possible Tuesday afternoon(WSAW)

The next weather factor will be a cold front heading our way on Wednesday. Wednesday will still be mild with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Get your umbrella ready for Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening as a cold front slowly moves east across the region. The wet weather could persist through at least Halloween morning with much cooler conditions. Temps will be in the 40s for much of Thursday, including the early evening hours before sunset as many kids do some trick-or-treating. An early warning to have a few layers to stay warm on Halloween night.

Rain showers move into the area Wednesday afternoon(WSAW)

Periods of rain from Wednesday evening through Wednesday evening(WSAW)

The showers are expected to stop by Thursday afternoon(WSAW)

Showers Halloween morning through lunchtime(WSAW)

The sun returned on Friday, with highs in the 50s and a half. Increasing clouds Saturday with a chance of showers late in the day. Highs in the mid to high 50s. Sunday is mostly cloudy with possible showers. Highs in the mid 50s.