Heat Builds to 91 Before Storms Return Thursday

Wednesday morning starts cloudy in the Riverbend, with 68 degrees at 6:45 a.m. and a feels like temperature of 66. Southeast winds are blowing at 3 mph, with gusts near 6 mph. No rain is falling, and visibility is 13 miles for the early commute.

By afternoon, breaks of sunshine will help push the high to 91. The forecast feels like temperature is 90 — not much of a discount on the heat. South winds will pick up to about 8 mph, gusting to 17 mph. The daytime rain chance is just 10%, leaving little reason to build outdoor plans around an umbrella. If yardwork is on the list, the morning offers a cooler window.

Evening brings increasing cloud cover, with sunset at 6:45 p.m. Factor that earlier finish into plans for a walk or outdoor chores before dark.

Overnight, the low will settle at 70, with a feels like temperature of 68. South winds ease to around 7 mph, with gusts near 13 mph, while the rain chance rises to 24%.

For allergy watchers, ragweed is the main concern, with a high index reading of 275. Grass, tree pollen and mold are rated low. Air quality is moderate because of particle pollution, and the UV index reaches a moderate 3.

Thursday turns cooler with a high of 82 and a low of 63. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible, followed by additional storms and rain at night. Rain chances climb from 55% during the day to 98% overnight, with possible ponding on roads.

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