FIRST ALERT FORECAST - Sunny skies and warmer temperatures this week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - After a chilly start with some locations getting into the low 30s this morning, we see temps rebound by this afternoon, into the low 70s!

First Alert Headlines

· Alert Day for the potential for frost across the Midlands.

· A frost advisory has been issued for northern and western counties of the viewing area until 9am.

· This afternoon, temps are in the low 70s with plenty of sunshine.

· Upper 70s expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

· Rain moves in Thursday as a cold front pushes in.

First Alert Summary

After a chilly start this morning with many areas receiving frost we warm up into the low 70s by this afternoon. We have sunny skies and calm winds. It’s going to be a beautiful day!

Tuesday high pressure builds over the area and we warm up. Lows are in the low 40s and highs reach the upper 70s.

We have more of a southern flow Wednesday, this increases moisture and we will have a few more clouds. Skies are partly cloudy with mid to upper 70s for high temps.

A cold front approaches Thursday and increases our clouds and causes a 40% chance of some rain showers in the afternoon hours. With the extra clouds our temps in the morning are a little warmer. Lows are down to 49 and high temperatures reach the low 70s.

Friday the front continues south and east of the region and continues our cloud coverage. Lows are in the upper 50s and highs reach the low 70s once again. There’s a 30% chance of showers again by the afternoon hours.

In the tropics... the coastal low that brought so much rain this weekend for our coast has moved east and has a low chance of developing into a subtropical system in the next 5 days.

Forecast Update

Today: Highs reach the low 70s with sunny skies.

Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the mid to upper 70s

Wednesday: Sun and clouds with temps in the mid to upper 70s.

Veterans Day: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the low 70s.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of a few afternoon showers.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler. Lows are in the mid 40s and highs reach the mid 60s.

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