Today's Weather: Rainy, cool and unsettled

Tuesday starts wet, with steady rain already falling early and temperatures near 53 degrees. It feels like 47, so the morning will be a chilly one for the commute. Rain and a few thunderstorms will continue through the morning, with poor visibility at times and a 96% chance of rain. North to northeast winds will stay around 10 mph, with gusts near 20 mph.

By afternoon, the cooler air settles in and temperatures will struggle to move much, topping out near 56 degrees. Rain remains the main story, with a chance of a thunderstorm mixed in, so it will be a good idea to keep the umbrella close. The breeze will continue out of the north-northeast and help hold temperatures down.

Into the evening, occasional light rain is still possible before things begin to ease up later on. Skies stay cloudy, and conditions remain damp and cool.

Overnight, clouds hang on as the last of the rain moves out early. Temperatures fall to around 47 degrees by daybreak Wednesday, with lighter north winds.

The allergy index includes very high tree pollen and moderate mold, while grass and ragweed levels are low.

Wednesday looks a little better, with a high near 62 and a low around 43. It will stay mostly cloudy and cool, with a spotty shower possible, but rainfall will be lighter and less widespread than today.

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