First Alert Weather: Staying hot with more chances of storms

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Summer heat and humid conditions will remain the story heading into the weekend. Scattered showers and storms are expected on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. A cold front will slide south across the region on Monday, providing the best chances of widespread showers or storms. Pleasant weather is on the way for the middle of next week.

A fair amount of sunshine, hot, and a bit humid on Saturday. Record highs might be challenged in a few locations during the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. The record in Wausau Saturday is 90° set back in 2011. There could be a few pop-up showers or storms during the afternoon, especially in the north.

Sunday will again feature a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of afternoon showers or storms. Highs in the mid 80s.

More clouds than sun are on tap for Monday as a cold front is forecast to push south across the area. Showers and storms are expected, however, the risk for severe storms is low. Highs on Monday will be in the mid 70s.

Great June weather is then on the way for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next week. Sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid 70s. Partly sunny next Friday with a chance of showers or storms in the afternoon. Highs around 80.

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