Potential for record highs and increased fire danger early this week

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – The last Sunday in October will feature sunshine and some clouds, somewhat breezy and seasonally mild. An initial warning Monday and Tuesday for increased fire danger, along with possible record highs. The next weather maker is headed our way midweek, with rain expected Wednesday afternoon into the Halloween morning. Cooler on Halloween, which means you’ll want to have a few layers on to stay warm during the early evening hours on Thursday.

Quite a lot of sun, windy and slightly milder on Sunday(WSAW)

Sun and some cloud, a bit windy and milder on Sunday. Afternoon temperatures will peak in the mid-50s.

Sunday will be a bit windy with gusts of up to 40 km/h in the afternoon(WSAW)

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

Some cloud and cool from Sunday night to Monday morning(WSAW)

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

An increased fire risk in the coming days(WSAW)

Possible record highs in some places on Monday(WSAW)

Record highs are possible Tuesday afternoon(WSAW)

The next weather maker will be a cold front heading our way on Wednesday. Wednesday will still be mild, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Keep an umbrella ready for Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening as the cold front slowly shifts eastward across the region. The wet weather could last at least all morning on Halloween, with much cooler conditions. Temperatures on Thursday will be in the 40s for most of the day, including the early evening hours before sunset, as many children do some trick-or-treating. A first warning to put on a few layers to stay warm on Halloween night.

Rain showers will move across the area on Wednesday afternoon(WSAW)

Periods of rain from Wednesday evening to Wednesday night(WSAW)

Showers are expected on Thursday afternoon(WSAW)

Rain showers on Halloween morning through the afternoon hours(WSAW)

Sunshine returns Friday, with highs in the low to mid 50s. Increasing clouds Saturday, with a chance of showers later in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Sunday will be mainly cloudy, with a chance of showers. Highlights mid-1950s.