FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Staying Above Average

Showers possible by Halloween
Published: Jul. 8, 2020 at 7:21 AM CDT|Updated: 16 hours ago

The stretch of nice weather continues into early next week.

A large ridge of high pressure is holding wet weather to our west. That ridge will gradually weaken this week, allowing a storm system to ride over the top.

A strong ridge of high pressure is keeping the rain away.
A strong ridge of high pressure is keeping the rain away.(maxuser | ky3)

Expect warm temperatures to stick around. Satellite shows high clouds streaming across the Plains, but skies clear tonight with lows settling in the low to mid 50s.

Partial sunshine will lead to highs in the upper 70s.
Partial sunshine will lead to highs in the upper 70s.(maxuser | ky3)

Sunday brings mostly sunshine with highs back in the upper 70s.

Clouds increase Monday and Tuesday, though rain chances remain sparse. Morning lows dip to the low 50s with highs holding above average in the mid 70s.

High temperatures in the 70s are likely next week.
High temperatures in the 70s are likely next week.(maxuser | ky3)

The ridge rebuilds Wednesday and Thursday, pushing highs near 80 with comfortable mornings in the mid 50s.

A stronger storm organizes late next week. Both long-range models agree energy lifting north out of Mexico will bring showers for Halloween.

Stay up on the latest forecast as showers are possible for Halloween.
Stay up on the latest forecast as showers are possible for Halloween.(maxuser | ky3)

It will also turn windier next week — Saturday could be quite breezy, so check back often if you’re planning costumes.