Monday morning starts mostly clear across the Riverbend, with 63 degrees reported in Alton shortly before 7 a.m. An east breeze of about 2 mph makes for a quiet start, with gusts near 6 mph. Sunrise arrives at 7:07 a.m., giving early commuters a little daylight as the workweek gets underway.
Afternoon sunshine will push the high to 92 degrees. Southwest winds will pick up to about 10 mph, with gusts reaching 25 mph. The daytime rain chance is zero, so an umbrella can sit this one out. Anyone tackling yardwork or other strenuous outdoor activities should plan around the heat rather than the calendar. The forecast flags a risk of dehydration and heatstroke during strenuous activity.
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The UV index will reach a moderate 4. Allergy levels are led by moderate ragweed, while grass, tree pollen and mold are rated low. Ragweed is the main item to watch in today's pollen outlook.
Evening brings clear skies and a warm start to nighttime activities. Sunset is at 6:27 p.m., a useful cutoff for anyone trying to finish an outdoor project before dark. Southwest winds ease to about 7 mph, with gusts near 15 mph.
Overnight, temperatures settle to a low of 65 degrees, with a feels like temperature of 64. The rain chance edges up to just 3%.
Tuesday brings a high of 94 degrees and a low of 68, with partial sunshine giving way to late-night showers. Rain chances rise from 8% during the day to 82% at night.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
