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First Warning Forecast: Strong winds, and a cool down

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Posted at 5:13 AM, Apr 09, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-09 12:49:41-04

Meteorologist Maddie Kirker’s First Warning Forecast
More sunshine will mix in this afternoon with low rain chances. Highs will return to near 80 today but winds will pick up. Expect west winds at 10 to 20 with gusts to 30+ mph this afternoon.

Temperatures will cool about 20 degrees for Friday with highs near 60. We will see sunny skies tomorrow with strong winds, WNW 15 to 25 with gusts to 35+ mph.

Saturday will be the pick of the weekend. We will see mostly sunny skies with lighter winds and highs in the low 60s. We will warm to the upper 60s on Sunday, but clouds and rain will move in. As of now, Sunday morning looks dry, but rain chances increase through the afternoon to evening hours.

Today: AM Showers/Storms, Windy. Highs near 80. Winds: S/W 10-20
Tonight: A Few Clouds, Windy. Lows in the mid 40s. Winds: W 10-20G30
Tomorrow: Mostly Sunny, Windy, Cooler. Highs near 60. Winds: WNW 15-25G35

Weather & Health
Pollen: High (Oak, Maple, Elm)
UV Index: 7 (High)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Low-Moderate

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