Challenging record-high temperatures Thursday [Video]

WEDNESDAY EVENING: Stronger southerly winds and sunny skies will allowed temperatures to reach the upper-70s, with a few areas even getting into the low 80-degree range this afternoon for a few location. Expect mainly clear skies tonight. Overnight remains mild with temperatures in the 40s and 50s.

THURSDAY: An upper-level ridge will push through the Central and Northern Plains between Wednesday and Thursday, while a surface low moves through southern Canada around the same time. As a result, warm air (accompanied by breezy winds at times) will lift into our region, forcing temperatures to climb during that time. As a result, while clouds will push in and lead to more cloud cover than sunshine, temperatures will still get into the low-to-mid-80s. For context, the daily record high for both Fargo and Grand Forks (on October 10) is 86 degrees. Overall, Thursday will feel like summertime.

FRIDAY – SUNDAY:We cool down quite a bit once again …