Tuesday morning starts mostly cloudy in the Riverbend, with Alton reporting 49 degrees shortly before 7 a.m. It feels like 51 degrees, and a northeast wind is barely moving at 1 mph. Visibility is 10 miles, with no rain falling. A jacket will come in handy for the trip to school or work before sunrise at 7:15 a.m.
By afternoon, mostly sunny skies will help temperatures reach a high of 73 degrees. The feels like temperature will reach 76 degrees, while southeast winds average about 5 mph, with gusts near 6 mph. The forecast calls for nearly 10 hours of sunshine, offering a generous window for a walk, yardwork or lunch outside. Rain chances are zero through tonight, so the umbrella can take the day off.
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The UV index will reach a moderate 4. Allergy levels are low across the reported categories, with mold the main allergen detected. Grass, ragweed and tree pollen readings are zero. Air quality is moderate, with particle pollution listed as the primary concern.
Evening brings clear skies, with sunset at 6:16 p.m. Keep that morning jacket nearby if your plans run past sundown.
Overnight, temperatures will fall to a low of 43 degrees. East winds will average about 4 mph, and the feels like temperature will bottom out near 44 degrees.
Wednesday’s outlook features mostly sunny skies, a high of 74 degrees and a low of 44 degrees, with just a 1% daytime rain chance.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
