Warm Tuesday Brings Storms to the Riverbend
Showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening, with gusty winds and cooler, mostly cloudy weather arriving Wednesday.
Mostly cloudy skies greet the Riverbend on Tuesday morning, with 66 degrees at about 6:45 a.m. and a feels like temperature of 63. South-southeast winds are near 10 mph, gusting to 20 mph. No rain is falling at the observation time, giving early commuters a dry start.
Afternoon brings a high of 72 degrees, along with showers and a thunderstorm. The rain chance is 86%, with about three-tenths of an inch expected during the day. Winds strengthen to around 17 mph, with gusts near 35 mph. An umbrella belongs on the packing list, but it may need a firm grip. Allow extra time for travel, especially where water collects on roads.
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Evening plans come with a 75% rain chance. South-southwest winds ease to about 13 mph, though gusts could still reach 27 mph. Another two-tenths of an inch is possible during the nighttime period. Sunset is at 4:58 p.m., so the trip home could mean wet pavement after dark.
Overnight, temperatures drop to a low of 54 degrees as the early rain gives way to lingering clouds. The forecast feels like low is 50.
For allergy sufferers, mold is the main concern, with a high index. Grass, ragweed and tree pollen are all low. Air quality is rated good.
Wednesday turns cooler and less humid, with a high of 61 degrees and a low of 45. Expect mostly cloudy skies during the day, just a 10% rain chance and mainly clear skies at night.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
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