A hot, windy, weekend in store – Chris

Good Thursday evening to one and all!

October is in full swing, but mother nature is about to reminisce on summer memories over the next few days.

We’re warming up quickly heading into the weekend, and by Saturday, it may feel more like August than October. Highs could reach the upper 80s with plenty of sunshine, and strong winds will make it a very noticeable day outdoors.

Sunday stays unusually warm too, with highs in the mid-80s. For perspective, our normal high this time of year is only around 62 degrees, so we’ll be running more than 20 degrees above average.

If you have plans for pumpkin patches, apple orchards, fall festivals, football games, or just getting outside to enjoy the colors, the weather will certainly cooperate temperature-wise. The biggest issue will be Saturday’s wind. Those strong gusts may also knock quite a few leaves off the trees, so this could speed up the end of ...