4 things to know about the weather:
- Gusty wind continues
- Gorgeous Tuesday, Wednesday
- Rain on Thursday
- Cooler pattern next week
In the wake of Sunday's rain and thunderstorms, we will be left with a northwest wind that will gust over 30 mph at times all the way into Monday evening.
Temperature wise, we'll spend most of the day in the 50s with thick clouds Monday morning giving way to increasing sunshine in the afternoon. Our sky will clear out early Monday evening and the wind will settle down after midnight.
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By Tuesday morning, temperatures will be in the chilly mid-30s. Pure springtime sunshine Tuesday will make for a lovely day to spend time outside in the afternoon. Highs on Tuesday will reach the mid-60s.
Wednesday will be the pick of the litter this week. Generally sunny skies with highs climbing into the low to mid-70s. Better enjoy it. With a cooler pattern set to return by the end of the upcoming weekend, Wednesday will be our last chance to reach 75° until April.
Cooler and warmer temps ahead after Sunday's storm
Thursday will be plenty mild but not much of an outdoor day. Southwest winds in the morning could briefly warm us to around 70° but rain will be moving in followed by a stiff northwest wind later in the afternoon.
Following Thursday's rain, Friday will be much like Monday: cool, blustery and dry with highs in the 50s.
For now, the upcoming weekend looks to stay dry. More clouds on Saturday with highs near 65°. More sunshine on Sunday with highs near 60°. Highs are expected to stay in the 50s all next week.
Weather radar
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10-day forecast
Quickcast
MONDAY:
Cooler And Blustery
Cloudy, Damp Start
Increasing Afternoon Sunshine
Wind: Northwest 14-28 mph
Chance Of Rain: 20%
HIGHS: 54° - 60°
MONDAY NIGHT:
Clear Skies
Breezy Evening
Seasonably Cold
Wind: Northwest 8-18 mph
Chance Of Rain: 0%
LOWS: 32° - 38°
TUESDAY:
Sunny Skies
Light Wind
Delightful
Wind: Northwest/West 4-8 mph
Chance Of Rain: 0%
HIGHS: 62° - 68°
WEDNESDAY:
Sunny Morning
Increasing Clouds
Warm, Breezy Afternoon
Chance Of Rain: 0%
Wind: Southeast 8-18 mph
HIGHS: 68° - 74°
THURSDAY:
Cloudy, Rain Likely
Turning Cooler After Noon
Breezy, Rainfall Around 1/2"
Wind: Southwest to Northwest 15 mph
Chance Of Rain: 80%
HIGHS: 64° - 72°
Sunrise 7:16 Sunset 7:17
Average High: 57° Average Low: 39°
