Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Wind Risk Before Cooler Friday
Thursday’s storms could bring flooding downpours and localized damaging wind gusts before temperatures drop Friday.
Thursday morning starts cloudy and humid across the Riverbend, with a temperature of 68 degrees and no rain falling at the latest observation. East winds are around 3 mph, with gusts near 10 mph. Humidity is 96%, giving the morning a damp feel before showers and thunderstorms arrive.
By afternoon, the high reaches 77 degrees, with a feels like temperature of 78. The daytime rain chance is 88%, so keep an umbrella handy and leave some flexibility in outdoor plans. South winds increase to around 9 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. Some storms could produce flooding downpours and localized damaging wind gusts. The forecast calls for about a quarter-inch of rain during the day, though amounts could vary where storms develop.
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Evening brings a shift to west-northwest winds around 14 mph, gusting to 27 mph. A thunderstorm could linger in parts of the area early, with a 63% rain chance for the nighttime period. Sunset is at 6:23 p.m., so plan outdoor chores with the shorter daylight window in mind.
Overnight, skies become partly cloudy, with a passing shower possible late. The low drops to 51 degrees, and it could feel like 46. A jacket earns its place by morning.
Allergy levels are low for mold, grass, ragweed and tree pollen. Mold is the main allergen detected; the other listed pollen counts are zero.
Friday turns much cooler, with a high of 56 and a low of 39. Expect sunshine mixed with a few clouds, a passing shower and a breezy day, followed by a mainly clear night.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
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