WGEM First Alert Weather

Sunday will be breezy and cooler as a dry cold front moves through. You will need a coat Monday morning as we'll start the new work week in the 30s as you head out to work on Monday. wgem.com/weather #forecast

Not only are we headed for the upper 80s this afternoon, we will come very close to breaking not just today's record high, but the March all-time record high. The record is 88° and has stood for 119 years, and it may get tied today. wgem.com/weather #temperatures #forecast

Today will bring the hottest air of the year so far, putting our daily record high in jeopardy. Additionally, our March all-time record high across the Tri-States of 88° set on this day in 1907 may also get tied this afternoon. wgem.com/weather #forecast

We're on track to break our record high of 81° for the first day of Spring! Highs will push into the low to mid 80s, with mostly sunny skies. A few clouds will move through overnight, before turning sunny again Saturday morning.

Today is Spring Equinox, but it will feel like Summer Solstice this afternoon! We are now expecting to break today's record high of 81°, which was set in 2012. wgem.com/weather #spring #springequinox #summer #temperatures #record #forecast

On this first day of Spring, you may feel like treating your family out to ice cream. Mother Nature says "Go for it!". Many areas will still be in the upper 70s to low 80s with a few clouds around 6pm this evening. wgem.com/weather #spring #temperatures #forecast

Today's drought monitor update shows improvement for parts of the Tri-States with some spots completely drought-free! No drought improvement is expected over the next week as dry weather grips the region, especially this weekend. wgem.com/weather #drought

Today's drought monitor shows further improvement in ongoing drought across our central and southern tier of the Tri-States. Parts of Monroe and Ralls Counties are now completely out of drought! wgem.com/weather #drought

While a few clouds start the day, skies will clear out. That paired with light winds will really help us run up to the low 70s for highs, making for perfect conditions to enjoy afternoon outdoor activities. wgem.com/weather #forecast

Tomorrow is Spring Equinox and we're talking...summer-like temperatures?! Find out how close we'll get to a record high for Friday, March 20th on WGEM News Today. wgem.com/weather #springequinox #spring #temperatures #record

High temperatures today through the weekend will be well above average. Ample sunshine on Friday and Saturday will elevate our UV-Index, so think about wearing the sunscreen if you plan on spending a lot of time outdoors those days. wgem.com/weather

11:30am Temps: We're warming up! While you may need the jacket if you're going out for lunch, you won't later in the afternoon. Today's highs will reach the low 60s for most. wgem.com/weather #temperatures #forecast

Now that wintry precipitation is sliding out of the way, we're looking forward to a big warmup by this afternoon! What's better, is that spring will usher in very warm weather as we approach the weekend. wgem.com/weather #spring #forecast

While the first day of spring will be very warm with highs more than 20° above average, we are not going to break a record. Friday's record high is 81°, set in 2012. The countdown to #spring is on! Are you excited? wgem.com/weather #temperature #forecast #record

Watch for snow showers to arrive close to sunset this evening. At times, they may mix with rain showers in our southwestern communities. We are still watching for a light coating to an inch of snow possible by tomorrow morning. wgem.com/weather #forecast

As you head to bed this evening, you may notice some snowflakes...and raindrops falling. Snow should win out for most places near and east of the Mississippi River overnight and a coating to an inch of snow is possible by tomorrow morning. wgem.com/weather #snow #forecast

While today is St. Patrick's Day, it is also equilux! Today is when we see as much daylight as we do night. Beginning tomorrow through September 26th, we will see longer days than nights. wgem.com/weather #equilux #sunrise #sunset #day #stpatricksday

Watch for a few slick spots on roadways this morning. Otherwise, you'll notice sunshine to start St. Patrick's Day. Clouds will increase this afternoon with mixed rain and snow showers later in the evening and tonight. wgem.com/weather #snow #forecast

Mixed rain and snow showers will move in this evening, continuing into the overnight. A coating to an inch of snow is possible in areas mainly near and east of the Mississippi River. However, it will not be frigid overnight, as lows will be near 30°. wgem.com/weather #snow

Frigid conditions will grip the Tri-States through early Tuesday. While tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day, we may have to wait a few more days to get to the gold at the end of the rainbow. Spring-like temperatures return on Thursday. wgem.com/weather #forecast