Warm, partly sunny weekend with air quality alert for Saturday

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Addison Green says the drought continues, with mainly hot and dry weekend weather.

News 12 Staff

Aug 19, 2022, 10:25 AM

Updated 621 days ago

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An air quality alert will be in effect 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday for reduced air quality due to elevated pollution levels during a period of higher heat. The humidity will be slightly higher tomorrow. This combined with our dry environment can produce unhealthy air quality. 
NEW: Meaningful rain in the forecast for Monday - to create slippery conditions and some puddles. 

 
NOW: Calm, comfortable, and quiet with a few clouds.

 
NEXT: A beautiful weekend - warm on Saturday with a pop-shower, and a pleasant Sunday with partly sunny conditions.  
TONIGHT: A few clouds. Somewhat humid. Lows near 69.  
TOMORROW: Mix of sun and clouds. A rogue stray shower is possible. They will only last 15-30 minutes if they do form. Highs near 84. Lows near 67. 
MONDAY:  Cloudy all day. Showers are expected. This much-needed rain will make for slippery conditions and excess puddles. This type of rain, especially after a drought, could be more hazardous than normal. Highs near 79. Lows near 67. 
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs near 80. Lows near 67.  
WEDNESDAY: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs near 86. Lows near 66. 
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs near 86. Lows near 66.  
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs near 86. Lows near 68. 


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