BROOKHAVEN — Presidents’ Day is off to a chilly start but temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 61 degrees. It is the lowest high temperature expected this week according to the National Weather Service in Jackson.

Monday will be sunny with a light breeze. The low will fall to 35 degrees over night. Tuesday is expected to be sunny and reach a high of 68 and a low of 45.

Wednesday will be sunny with a high reaching 73 degrees. Winds will be around 5 to 10 mph with gusts reaching 20 mph. Wednesday night will reach a low of 54 in thanks to partly cloudy skies. Clouds keep warm air from escaping the earth’s surface at night.

Thursday will be partly sunny and reaching a high of 73 degrees. Winds will be out of the south to southwest at 10 to 15 mph and gusts reaching 35 mph. Thursday night will fall to a low of 51.

Friday is forecast to reach a high of 68, Saturday is expected to reach 71 and Sunday will reach 75 degrees.

There is no chance of rain in sight this week as of today. Check back for more forecast updates.