Friday morning starts partly cloudy across the Riverbend, with a temperature of 49 degrees and a feels like temperature of 44. Northwest winds are blowing at 9 mph, with gusts near 21 mph. A jacket earns its place on the way out the door, especially for anyone waiting at a bus stop or walking to work before sunrise at 7:11 a.m.
By afternoon, partly sunny skies will come with a passing shower or two and a high of 55. The rain chance is 60%, but forecast rainfall totals just 0.04 inches, pointing to light amounts rather than a soaking. Keep a small umbrella handy if your plans leave you outside without shelter nearby.
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Northwest winds will increase to about 15 mph, with gusts near 35 mph. That gives loose porch decorations and empty trash cans a reason to wander, so secure them before heading out. The daytime feels like temperature will top out near 52, while the UV index reaches a moderate 4.
Friday evening brings clearing skies as the sun sets at 6:21 p.m. Anyone heading to a football game or spending time on the patio should bring an extra layer rather than count on afternoon warmth lasting through the evening.
Overnight, the low drops to 39, with a feels like temperature near 36. North-northwest winds will average about 9 mph, and the rain chance falls to 3%.
Allergy levels remain low through Sunday. Mold is the main allergen showing up in the forecast, with a small amount of ragweed by Sunday; grass and tree pollen stay at zero. Air quality is rated good throughout the period.
Saturday offers sunshine, a high of 60 and a clear, chilly night with a low of 36. Northeast winds around 6 mph make it a good candidate for a daytime walk or yardwork, with only a 1% daytime rain chance.
Sunday stays sunny with a high of 64, followed by clear skies and a low of 40. South-southeast winds near 8 mph may gust to 16 mph, and the daytime rain chance is just 2%.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
