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PM Update: Chilly tonight and another cool, gusty one Saturday

April 5, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. EDT
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As promised, today was something of a repeat of yesterday. Afternoon showers were a bit less intense, but quick downpours and temperature drops were common with any activity. Highs also made the mid- and upper 50s, as did Thursday’s. Showers wane as we lose the peak heating of the sun. Our weather stays similar into Saturday before a warming trend begins Sunday.

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Through tonight: Any showers end during the evening, and skies turn mostly clear tonight. Temperatures dip to the mid-30s to around 40 in most spots by dawn. Northwest winds blow around 10 to 15 mph, with higher gusts.

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Tomorrow (Saturday): If you were in the area the past few days, you know the drill. Morning sunshine gives way to gray skies in the midday and afternoon. Shower odds continue to dwindle day-to-day, but a couple are possible. Mid- to upper 50s for highs. Winds blow from the northwest around 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts.

Sunday: Skies are sunnier and stay that way through the day. Winds are also lighter. We can thank high pressure building into the area. Temperatures should rise into the low 60s or so locally.

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Pollen update: Tree pollen is HIGH at 264.54 grains per cubic meter of air.

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