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We're looking to tie a record high tomorrow! Are you excited for more warmth? #record #temperature #forecast

First Alert: We have Red Flag Warnings in effect in Scotland, Clark, Lee, Hancock and McDonough Counties from 10am to 8pm today. Breezy conditions and quickly falling humidity will raise brush fire threat today. wgem.com/weather #fire #warning #forecast

With Red Flag Warnings in effect across the northern tier of the Tri-States today, we are in First Alert. Avoid outdoor burning as low humidity and gusty winds will raise fire risk. Showers are possible tomorrow, some of which may be on the stronger side.

7:45am: Quite a mild start to the day! In some areas, you may not even need a light jacket to head out to work. wgem.com/weather #temperatures #forecast

Red Flag Warnings are up through 8pm this evening. We remain in First Alert for brush fire risk, so avoid burning today as winds will also be blustery. While some showers are possible tomorrow, the main axis of severe weather looks to fire off to our east.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Monroe County in Missouri from noon through 8pm today. Dry conditions west of the Mississippi River alongside breezy conditions elevate brush fire risk. Still, there is the chance for severe storms; visit wgem.com/weather for the latest.

While today will be warm and breezy, we may get to spark a few showers and perhaps a thunderstorm before this evening's cold front. Tune-in to WGEM News Today to learn about our level 1 of 5 risk for severe storms. wgem.com/weather #rain #storm #severe #forecast

As low-pressure arrives today, we will see a mix of clouds and sunshine. Some showers are possible, as well. A thunderstorm can't be ruled out later in the afternoon and evening, bringing a marginal risk for severe weather. wgem.com/weather #forecast

11:45am Radar: Much of this morning's rain has struggled reaching the surface, but now that dew points are rising, some rain drops are finally reaching the ground. wgem.com/weather #rain

We have a brief window for pop-up severe thunderstorms, generally between 5-8pm. Once our cold front arrives, windy conditions will pull temperatures down into the 20s overnight with wind chills in the teens. wgem.com/weather #severe #forecast

Breaking: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Schuyler, Fulton until Feb 19 6:45PM. Seek shelter indoors. wgem.com/weather

A Tornado Warning is in effect until Feb 19 6:45PM for the following areas: Schuyler, Fulton. If you are in the warned area, please seek shelter immediately and go to the lowest floor.

Breaking: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Fulton, Mason, Schuyler until Feb 19 7:15PM. Seek shelter indoors. wgem.com/weather

A Wind Advisory is in effect for McDonough, Schuyler and Scott Counties through 9am as wind gusts this morning may push near 45 mph. Breezy conditions are expected behind yesterday's cold front, so be sure to bundle up today! wgem.com/weather #wind #advisory #forecast

Last night's cold front has quickly pulled temperatures down thanks to gusty westerly winds. A good deal of clouds this morning will decrease throughout the day. Many spots will struggle to get into the upper 30s for daytime highs. wgem.com/weather

As of 12:05pm, the Tri-States is around 30° colder than we were yesterday at this time. It definitely is feeling more like February!

Compared to earlier this week, temperatures will be pretty chilly this weekend, with wind chills dropping into the single digits by Sunday and Monday morning. At least we will warm back up by Tuesday!

We're going to stay cold through the weekend, with wind chills around or just below zero tonight and tomorrow night, before warming up again by Tuesday. By early Thursday AM we may see a few showers return to the Tri-States.

It will remain cold today, with temperatures topping out in the mid 20s with gusty winds from the northwest. We will stay cold through Monday, until winds shift to be back from the South by Tuesday AM which will help rise our temperatures to around 50°.