Clouds are in place this morning, and temperatures are starting in the upper 60s around the Alton area. It feels like about 70 early, with light north wind near 5 mph. The sky stays mostly gray through the first half of the day, and the cooler air will be noticeable compared with the weekend.
By afternoon, temperatures edge up to a high near 72. A stray thunderstorm could pop up in spots, mainly later in the day, with a 55% chance of rain. Winds stay light out of the north-northeast at around 7 mph, with gusts up to 16 mph. If you are heading out, it is a good idea to keep an umbrella nearby, but this does not look like a washout.
This evening stays mostly cloudy as temperatures slide back through the 60s. Any isolated storm chance fades quickly after sunset, leaving quiet conditions for the rest of the night.
Overnight, clouds hold on and the temperature drops to around 61. A light north-northeast breeze continues, and the night looks calm overall.
Allergy levels may be an issue for some people. Ragweed is high, grass is moderate, while mold and tree pollen are low.
Tuesday brings another mostly cloudy day with a high near 69 and a low around 55. It looks cooler and less humid, with only a small chance of rain.
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