Forecast: Warm week ahead, record highs likely Thursday

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Isolated rain chances with above-average temperatures this week. Record-breaking temperatures are likely Thursday.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid-40s.

Monday: Mostly cloudy and breezy with spotty light showers possible. Lows in the mid-40s, highs in the low 60s. (Rain Chance: 30%)

Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny. Lows in the mid-40s, highs in the upper 60s to near 70°. (Rain Chance: 10%)

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid-40s, highs in the low 60s. (Rain Chance: 10%)

First Alert: Record-breaking high temperatures are likely Thursday. Forecast high temperatures are in the low 80s. The current record is 75° set at RIC in 2017.

Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, summer-like temperatures. A slight shower chance. Lows in the mid-50s, highs in the low 80s. Record: 75°set in 2017. (Rain Chance: 20%)

Friday: Partly sunny and breezy. Lows in the mid-50s, highs in the low 60s.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for rain showers. Lows in the low 30s, highs in the upper 40s. (Rain Chance: 30%)

Sunday: Partly sunny. Lows in the upper 30s, highs in the low 60s.

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