Windy weather predicted today

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

Baseball fans may want to take note of strong winds possible today.

Tonight’s forecast calls for a low of 43 degrees, with north northwest winds 9 to 16 mph, and gusts as high as 23 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

During the day Tuesday, after a slight chance of rain in the morning, skies will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny with a high near 62 today, according to the weather service.

Winds during the daytime will be north northwest from 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. There is a 20 percent chance of rain.

Rain will slowly track east of the region today, with the strong winds behind the departing storm system, National Weather Service forecasters said.

Dry and fair weather is expected to return Wednesday as high pressure builds into the area.

Temperatures will be 63 on Wednesday, and the low will be 45 on Wednesday night. Thursday, skies will be sunny with a high near 70, and Thursday night, the low will be 49. Friday, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 68.