Break out the shorts and t-shirts

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - More sunshine this afternoon combined with a gusty southwest breeze at 15 to 25 mph will allow temperatures to soar well above average. Several places could reach into the 80s across the ArkLaTex!

A strong cold front sweeps through later tonight and this could bring a few storms but no severe weather is expected.

The bigger story is the much colder air that arrives behind the front with highs by Thursday and Friday struggling to get out of the 50s. Overnight lows will plunge into the 30s with some of our northern counties falling into the 20s. Gusty northwest winds will make it feel even colder at times.

Looking ahead to the weekend, it starts off chilly on Saturday but we should see a gradual warming trend with highs by Sunday near 70 once again.

This warming trend will continue into early next week with highs well into the 70s by Monday and Tuesday.

Have a great day!

-Matt Jones

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