Lexington will see potentially record-breaking warm temperatures, a strong thunderstorm and freezing cold temperatures in its weather forecast this week, according to the National Weather Service.

And that includes a near 50 degree drop in temperatures in a little over 48 hours.

Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 70s Monday and Tuesday. According to the NWS, the record high temperatures for Feb. 26 and 27 are 76 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. The record for Feb. 26 has stood since 1944 while the record for Feb. 27 was broken last year.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible for Tuesday morning, according to the NWS. Quarter-sized hail is possible with the storm.

A strong storm system is expected to impact the northwestern portions of Kentucky later Tuesday evening, according to the NWS. The storm could feature periodic heavy rainfall, gusty winds and possibly a brief spin up tornado.

The storm could impact the Central Kentucky region between 4-9 a.m. Wednesday, the NWS said. Indiana and Illinois are mostly included in the NWS’ slight risk zone while only the northwestern counties of Kentucky are included in the marginal risk zone.

Following the storm will be colder temperatures, dropping into the mid 20s Wednesday evening, according to the NWS. On Thursday the temperatures are expected to reach the mid 40s.

WKYT chief meteorologist Chris Bailey is calling for a similar weather pattern in his forecast. Bailey said there’s a chance for a brief period of sleet and snow when the temperatures plummet Wednesday evening.