First Alert Forecast: Sunshine and warm through the weekend - Cooler next week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Warmer weather is on the way for the next few days but it will start to feel more like December next week.

First Alert Weather Headlines:

· Sunshine this afternoon with mid 70s

· Be weather aware today as well. Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to an elevated fire danger threat

· Even warmer for Friday. Highs near 80. (Near Record Heat)

· Mix of sun and clouds this weekend with mid 70s Saturday and upper 60s to low 70s Sunday

· 70s Again on Monday but 50s by Tuesday

First Alert Weather Story:

Warm, breezy, dry and sunny is how I would describe today. We’ll see mid 70s with SW winds 10-20 MPH. Fire danger will be elevated due to the breezy winds and dry conditions. Tonight we’ll see plenty of clear skies and temperatures that will drop into the mid 40s.

Even warmer weather is in the forecast for Friday. In fact, near-record highs are possible. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s to near 80. Enjoy it! We’ll see mostly sunny skies again with dry conditions but not as breezy as today.

Saturday morning we’ll start with temperatures in the 40s with a few passing clouds. Then, for the Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade Saturday morning in Downtown Columbia, temperatures will rise into the upper 50s and lower 60s. We’ll see mid 70s for the afternoon.

A little cooler for Sunday, highs will reach the upper 60s Sunday under partly cloudy skies.

A couple of showers are possible Monday, then again by Wednesday and Thursday.

Today: Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the mid 70s

Tonight: Clear and cool with lows in the 40s

Friday: Mostly sunny and even warmer with highs near 80

Saturday: Partly cloudy and warm again with mid 70s

Sunday: Sun & clouds with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s

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