Today's Weather: Breezy and warm with plenty of sun

Southwest winds could gust up to 32 mph Tuesday afternoon as temperatures rise into the low 80s under mostly sunny skies.

Riverbender Staff

Apr 21, 2026 7:34 AM

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Tuesday starts mostly sunny and mild, with early temperatures in the low to mid-50s and a light southwest breeze. It should feel a touch warmer than the thermometer at times this morning, making for a comfortable start as the sun gets higher.

By afternoon, the warmup gets rolling. Skies stay mostly sunny to partly cloudy as temperatures climb to a high near 81. Southwest winds increase to around 14 mph, with gusts up to 32 mph, so it will be one of those days where loose papers and lightweight patio items may want a backup plan. Rain chances stay very low at just 4 percent.

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Tuesday evening stays pleasant, with a few passing clouds and temperatures easing back through the 70s. Winds remain out of the west-southwest near 10 mph, then slowly relax later in the evening.

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Overnight, the sky turns mainly clear and the air cools to a low near 56. It will be quiet and dry, with only a slight 5 percent chance of rain and lighter winds than earlier in the day.

Tree pollen is very high today, with grass and mold both low, so allergy-sensitive folks may want to keep that in mind before heading out for long stretches.

Wednesday brings another warm day, with a high near 79 and a low around 55. Expect mostly sunny skies, light west-southwest winds and dry weather through the day and into the night.

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