Monday morning starts at 45 degrees in the Riverbend, with sunshine and a feels like temperature of 49. A north wind near 2 mph barely stirs the air, and visibility stretches to 10 miles. Grab a light jacket for the trip to school or work, but choose one you can easily set aside later.
By afternoon, the high reaches 77, with a feels like temperature of 80. Northeast winds increase to about 6 mph, with gusts near 13 mph. The rain chance is zero through tonight, giving outdoor lunch breaks, errands and after-school activities a straightforward forecast. No umbrella needed for this round.
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The UV index reaches 4, rated moderate. Air quality is good, with an index of 33. On the allergy report, mold is the main concern at a moderate level; grass, ragweed and tree pollen are all low.
Evening brings clear skies and sunset at 6:38 p.m. If a walk or backyard dinner is on your list, keep that morning jacket handy as temperatures head down. Plan daylight-dependent chores around the earlier finish rather than leaving them until after dinner.
Overnight, the low settles at 44, with a feels like temperature of 43. Winds turn east-southeast at about 5 mph, with gusts near 12 mph.
Tuesday turns warmer, with a high of 80 and a low of 50. Expect another bright day followed by a mostly clear night, with south winds near 7 mph and gusts reaching 15 mph.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.