Friday morning starts sunny and chilly in the Riverbend, with temperatures in the mid-40s and a light northwest wind around 3 mph. It will feel a bit milder, closer to 47 degrees, early on. By afternoon, a mix of sun and clouds settles in as temperatures climb to a high near 60, with northwest winds around 8 mph and gusts up to 16 mph. Rain is not expected during the day.
Friday evening turns quieter and cooler under increasing clouds. Overnight, temperatures fall to a low near 42 as a light shower moves into the area, with a 55% chance of rain. Winds ease and shift lightly out of the northeast. Allergy levels remain worth noting Friday, with tree pollen at very high levels and grass, ragweed and mold staying low.
Saturday brings a cool mix of sun and clouds, along with the chance for a brief light shower. The high will be near 59 and the low will dip to about 42. A north-northwest breeze will keep the air feeling brisk at times, especially with gusts topping 20 mph. Tree pollen stays very high.
Sunday looks like the pick of the weekend for anyone wanting more time outside. Expect mostly sunny skies, breezy conditions and a warmer afternoon, with a high near 75 and a low around 53. South-southwest winds may gust close to 30 mph. Tree pollen remains very high, and there is a 55% chance of a spotty evening thundershower.
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