A somewhat subjective assessment of today’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.
Capital Region Forecast: Seasonally warm with plenty of sunshine through Saturday
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Today is Friday): Northerly breezes may blow near 20 mph several times as Hurricane Lee makes its closest approach, offshore, at our latitude. Skies should have nearly full sun all day with high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 70s. Confidence: high
Tonight: A clear sky full of stars. The light north-northwesterly breezes will calm slightly below their normal levels during the day. Low temperatures in dry, crisp air fall into the upper 40s to mid 50s range (downtown). Confidence: high
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tomorrow is Saturday): A little warmer with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Sunlight is still dominant. Dew points in the 40s are at the dry end – almost autumnal. Have you started any static shocks or using a humidifier yet? Northwesterly breezes may reach about 15 mph. Confidence: medium-high
Tomorrow night: Some high clouds will appear, especially after midnight. Northern breezes are almost completely calm. Low temperatures reach into the 50s across the area (possibly 60 degrees downtown). Confidence: medium-high
Sunday: As the low pressure area in the Midwest approaches us, some clouds and rain are possible. Nothing is quite as heavy as it looks now, but moderate and quick rain or storms cannot be ruled out – especially in the middle of the day and into the afternoon. Partial cloud cover at times helps limit temperatures in the mid-70s to near 80 degrees. Dew points rising towards 60 degrees mean there is a tinge of humidity again. Confidence: average
Sunday night: Showers, storms and even downpours may remain possible late into the night. Somewhat humid low temperatures may drop into the upper 50s to only 60s. Confidence: average
The fair weather is trying to re-establish itself Monday and Tuesday, With comfort in the upper 70s to low 80s common. Sunshine will generally dominate outside of rain showers – perhaps pop-up thundershowers in the afternoon – possible on Monday. Confidence: average
