Monday morning starts mostly sunny across the Riverbend, with 53 degrees in Alton just before 7 a.m. It feels like 56 degrees, and a north-northeast breeze is moving at about 2 mph. A light jacket makes sense for the trip to school or work, but choose one you can shed later.
Afternoon brings full sunshine and a high of 78, with a feels like temperature reaching 82. Northeast winds will average about 5 mph, with gusts near 7 mph. The chance of rain is just 1%, giving outdoor lunch breaks, errands and after-school activities plenty of room on the calendar. Humidity is forecast to drop to around 32% at its lowest point. The UV index reaches a moderate 5.
Get The Latest News!
Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.
Evening skies will be clear as sunset arrives at 6:49 p.m. If a walk or yardwork is on your after-dinner list, keep that earlier loss of daylight in mind. Winds turn easterly around 5 mph.
Overnight, temperatures settle to a low of 50, with no rain expected. Keep an extra layer handy if your plans have you outside late or heading out before daybreak.
For allergy watchers, ragweed is the main concern: Its pollen index is high at 275. Grass, tree pollen and mold levels are low. Separately, the air quality index is 32, rated good.
Tuesday turns warmer, with a high of 82 and a low of 59. Expect sunshine mixed with some clouds during the day, followed by cloudy skies at night.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
