EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -Sunny and hot again on Tuesday afternoon with highs near the record of 91 set in 1989. The next big change will be the arrival of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, followed by much cooler air for the end of the week and the weekend. Scattered frost possible by Sunday morning. We may see a few strong storms with damaging winds on Wednesday afternoon.
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RECORD HIGHS POSSIBLE
Here are the current records for the next few days and the forecast highs:
Tuesday, Oct 13: 91/1989 Forecast 91
Wednesday, Oct 14: 90/1899 Forecast 85
THUNDERSTORM TIMING AND THREATS
The Storm Prediction Center has the Tri-State in a level 1 of 5 risk for a few severe storms on Wednesday. The main concern will be isolated damaging wind gusts. In addition, heavy rainfall is possible. Models currently show an inch to inch and a half of rain possible as the storms move through. We may see a few lingering storms on Thursday. Best timing for storms is from Wednesday morning through the afternoon, then again early Thursday.
COLD SNAP FOR THE WEEKEND
Behind the cold front, temps will dive into the mid 60s Friday and Saturday, then warm back into the low 70s for Sunday and Monday. Overnight lows should hit the upper to mid 30s by Sunday morning. Some scattered frost possible.
ALERT DAYS: WEDNESDAY/A few severe with damaging wind gusts possible.
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