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Saturday’s First Warning Forecast: Drier weather moves in

Posted at 11:01 PM, Oct 26, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-27 10:05:31-04

A few lingering showers are possible early today. We are keeping a 30 percent chance to see some wet weather. Don’t expect to see a whole lot of sunshine. Skies will be mostly cloudy for most of the day. Temperatures will warm to the mid 60s. We could see a few breaks in the clouds by the evening. We could also see a few light showers later today from some wrap around moisture. Definitely not going to be a washout.

Sunday is looking like the pick of the weekend. We’ll partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid and upper 60s, with just a slight 20 percent chance for a shower.

A few showers possible to start the work week. Highs in the low 60s. Expect drier weather on Tuesday with highs in the lower 60s under clear to partly cloudy skies. Halloween is looking dry and nice and mild with highs near 70. Rain chances will increase on Thursday and Friday.

Today: Mostly cloudy. A few stray showers possible early then late. (30%), Breezy. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds: SW 10-15 mph.

Tonight: A slight chance for a shower. Lows in the low 50s. Winds: S around 10 mph.

Weather & Health 

Pollen: Low (Ragweed)

UV Index: 2 (Low)

Air Quality: Good (Code Green)

Mosquitoes: Low

Tropical Update

The storm is moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph. A turn toward the west and west-southwest at a faster forward speed is expected on Saturday, with this motion continuing through Sunday night. Recent satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Oscar could become a tropical storm on Sunday. Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 105 miles  mainly to the east of the center.

Meteorologist April Loveland

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