Sunny Tuesday Will Bring 80-Degree High to Riverbend

Tuesday morning starts clear and cool across the Riverbend, with Alton at 48 degrees just before 7 a.m. It feels like 50 degrees, and an east-northeast breeze is moving at about 2 mph. A light jacket should earn its keep on the way to school or work, but dress in layers for the warmup ahead.

Afternoon sunshine will push the high to 80 degrees, with a feels like temperature of 81. Winds turn south at about 7 mph, with gusts near 14 mph. The rain chance is 0% through tonight, so the umbrella can sit this one out. Lunch outdoors or an after-school walk should fit nicely into the forecast. The UV index reaches a moderate 4, worth keeping in mind if your plans include extended time outside.

Evening brings mostly clear skies, with sunset at 6:36 p.m. If yardwork is on your list after dinner, keep that earlier finish to daylight in mind. Have that morning jacket handy again as temperatures head down.

Overnight, the low settles at 53 degrees and feels like 51. South-southwest winds ease to about 6 mph, with gusts around 10 mph.

For allergy sufferers, mold and ragweed levels are moderate, making them the main allergens to watch. Grass and tree pollen levels are low.

Wednesday turns hotter, with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 52. Expect abundant sunshine, with west-southwest winds around 8 mph and gusts near 21 mph.

Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.

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