Thursday morning starts cloudy and humid across the Riverbend, with a temperature of 68 degrees and no rain falling at the latest observation. East winds are around 3 mph, with gusts near 10 mph. Humidity is 96%, giving the morning a damp feel before showers and thunderstorms arrive.
By afternoon, the high reaches 77 degrees, with a feels like temperature of 78. The daytime rain chance is 88%, so keep an umbrella handy and leave some flexibility in outdoor plans. South winds increase to around 9 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. Some storms could produce flooding downpours and localized damaging wind gusts. The forecast calls for about a quarter-inch of rain during the day, though amounts could vary where storms develop.
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Evening brings a shift to west-northwest winds around 14 mph, gusting to 27 mph. A thunderstorm could linger in parts of the area early, with a 63% rain chance for the nighttime period. Sunset is at 6:23 p.m., so plan outdoor chores with the shorter daylight window in mind.
Overnight, skies become partly cloudy, with a passing shower possible late. The low drops to 51 degrees, and it could feel like 46. A jacket earns its place by morning.
Allergy levels are low for mold, grass, ragweed and tree pollen. Mold is the main allergen detected; the other listed pollen counts are zero.
Friday turns much cooler, with a high of 56 and a low of 39. Expect sunshine mixed with a few clouds, a passing shower and a breezy day, followed by a mainly clear night.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
