Friday morning starts clear in the Riverbend, with a temperature of 54 degrees at 6:37 a.m. and a feels like temperature of 55. An east-northeast breeze is barely stirring at about 2 mph, with gusts near 4 mph. Sunrise arrives at 7:04 a.m., so early commuters will begin their trips before daylight.
By afternoon, sunshine takes over and the high reaches 89. That is short-sleeve weather for anyone heading out for lunch or wrapping up the workweek outdoors. South winds increase to about 8 mph, with gusts reaching 23 mph — enough to give loose papers and lightweight patio items a little trouble. The rain chance is just 2%.
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Afternoon humidity could drop to 22%, while the UV index reaches a moderate 4. Keep water handy for outdoor activities, and remember sun protection if your plans include an extended stretch outside. The forecast calls for about 11 hours of sunshine.
Friday evening brings sunset at 6:31 p.m. Temperatures will ease down after the afternoon warmth, so a light layer could come in handy for late outdoor plans. Winds shift to the south-southeast at about 6 mph, with gusts near 14 mph.
Overnight, the low settles at 53, with a feels like temperature of 51. The nighttime rain chance drops to 1%. Anyone staying out late will notice a sizable temperature change from the afternoon.
For allergy sufferers, ragweed is the leading concern, with a moderate index throughout the three-day forecast. Grass, tree pollen and mold levels are low. Air quality is rated moderate because of particle pollution.
Saturday brings a mix of clouds and sun, a high of 78 and a low of 56. Southeast winds run about 8 mph, and the daytime rain chance is 2%. The afternoon feels like temperature reaches 80. Mostly cloudy skies follow at night, when the rain chance rises to 25%.
Sunday starts with clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 82 and a low of 57. North-northwest winds average about 7 mph. The daytime rain chance is 11%, and the afternoon feels like temperature reaches 83. Clear skies return Sunday night.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
