Thursday morning starts clear and cool across the Riverbend, with Alton reporting 44 degrees shortly before 7 a.m. It feels like 46, with a north wind around 2 mph. A jacket will earn its keep on the way to school or work, but you may be carrying it home.
Sunrise arrives at 7:17 a.m., and the afternoon brings plenty of sunshine and a high of 78. The feels like temperature reaches 81 in the sun. East winds around 4 mph, with gusts near 5 mph, should leave outdoor lunch plans and neighborhood walks largely unbothered. The rain chance is zero through tonight, so the umbrella can sit this one out.
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The UV index reaches 4, in the moderate range. Allergy levels are low for mold, grass, ragweed and tree pollen. Mold is the only allergen showing a measurable reading in today's report. The air quality index is 80, also in the moderate category, with particle pollution listed as the main concern.
Evening plans come with a 6:13 p.m. sunset and falling temperatures. If dinner on the patio is on your schedule, keep that morning layer handy rather than leaving it at the office.
Overnight, the low drops to 45 as east-southeast winds run around 5 mph, gusting to 6 mph. Skies will be clear.
Friday brings a high of 75 and a low of 44, with sunshine followed by a mostly clear night. Southeast winds near 7 mph could gust to 15 mph, and the daytime rain chance is just 2%.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
