Wind & rain

-GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE...

Wind-driven rain will be the most notable feature of today's weather. Daytime highs will reach the upper 50's to mid 60's. The first showers will start later this morning and rain is likely for the rest of the day. Westerly and SW winds will pick up to 10-20 mph with some areas seeing gusts to 30 mph. Rain will taper off as we get closer to midnight. Westerly winds will stay gusty and lows will be in the 30's.

Thursday and Friday will be partly cloudy, with highs in the low to mid 60's. The next system will be weaker and brief. Saturday will warm to near 70, with a 30% chance of rain showers. Sunday will be partly cloudy, with highs in the mid 60's. Monday will be a bit cooler, with a slight chance of showers. Look for mostly clear skies Tuesday, with highs in the low 70's.

In the NewsChannel 21 Weather Center, I'm Bob Shaw...

HAVE A SPARKLING DAY IN CENTRAL OREGON!