Mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of 50 degrees greet the Riverbend Tuesday morning. It feels like 52, with a light east wind near 2 mph. The early commute calls for a jacket, but you may want a lighter layer by lunchtime. Sunrise is at 7:22 a.m.
The afternoon brings a mix of sun and clouds and a high of 71. South winds pick up to about 7 mph, with gusts reaching 15 mph. The daytime rain chance is zero, giving outdoor plans a green light. A lunchtime walk, a trip to the park or a little yardwork should fit nicely into the forecast. The UV index reaches a moderate 3, so keep sun protection in mind if you will be outside for a while.
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By evening, temperatures begin easing down as sunset arrives at 6:06 p.m. Bring that morning jacket along if your plans stretch past dinner. Partly cloudy skies will accompany the nighttime cooldown.
Overnight, the low settles at 48, with south winds near 6 mph and a 2% chance of rain. Anyone heading out before sunrise Wednesday will want an extra layer handy.
Allergy levels are low, with mold and ragweed the main allergens showing up in the forecast. Grass and tree pollen levels are zero.
Wednesday turns warmer and mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and a low of 53. South winds could gust to 22 mph, followed by clear skies at night.
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