Weather Authority: Warm and windy Wednesday; Fire Weather Alert

PHILADELPHIA (FOX 29) - The Philadelphia area is slated for a windy Wednesday with warmer temperatures than we experienced yesterday.

A chilly start to the morning will give way to an afternoon with temperatures in the mid-60s. And with the warmth, comes the wind. Gusts could reach as high as 40 mph.

A red flag warning is also in effect for the region, meaning critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels.

WEATHER ALERTS: Watches, warnings, advisories by county

Precipitation and cooler temperatures return to the forecast by Friday

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WEDNESDY: Windy with sunshine. Much warmer. High: 65 Low: 39

THURSDAY: A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. High: 63 Low: 43

FRIDAY: Mainly cloudy and rainy. High: 49 Low: 48

SATURDAY: Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. High: 70 Low: 49

SUNDAY: Cloudy. High: 68 Low: 54