First Alert Forecast: Seasonably mild early week; mid-week reinforcing front

MONDAY: Patchy fog and frost will be possible early to kick off the new work and school. Allow extra time and use low beams for the morning commute. After the fog clears, expect a milder, sunny afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Lows drop into the 40s to lower 50s under clear skies overnight.

TUESDAY: Outside of a few clouds, expect sunny skies; cool 40s and 50s will climb to near 70. Light winds and pleasant humidity will make for a great afternoon, followed by clear skies overnight with lows in the 40s and 50s.

EXTENDED: Wednesday peaks in the lower 70s before a cold front brings a chance for widely scattered showers late. The front clears Thursday, bringing breezy northwest flow; highs, cooler - in the lower 60s. A surge of Canadian air will plunge southward - highs will be in the 50s by Friday. Widespread frost is expected Friday night and Saturday night as lows drop into the 30s, with outlying areas like Union City, Bolivar, and Covington dipping to freezing. Cover tender plants before the weekend. Highs rebound into the 60s next week.

Patrick Ellis

Action News 5 First Alert Meteorologist

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