First Alert Weather: Summer-like temps on the last weekend of summer

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Record-breaking temperatures are possible this Sunday as temperatures return to the mid-80s before a big dip heading into the first day of fall.

The last weekend of summer will start off with beautiful conditions on Saturday. A good amount of sunshine with afternoon temperatures rising into the upper 70s. Summer heat is on tap for Sunday with a southerly wind and temperatures that may challenge record highs. The record to beat in Wausau is 86°, set back in 1940. With a mix of sun and clouds, highs are expected to be in the low to mid 80s.

Continued warm and a bit humid on Monday with more sun than clouds. Highs again in the mid 80s. In case you are wondering, the record high on Monday for Wausau is 89° set in 1908. Needless to say, that will probably remain in the record books for another year.

The next weather maker arrives late Monday night into Tuesday. This will be a strong cold front, ushering in cooler and less humid air into the region. Showers and scattered storms are possible Monday night into early Tuesday. Then behind the front, mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers. Noticeably cooler with daytime temperatures in the mid 70s. Partly to mostly cloudy on Wednesday and cool with highs near 60. Some sunshine on Thursday and a bit warmer as highs rebound into the upper 60s.

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