Branch County weather forecast Thursday calls for wind, rain

Expect a high of 49 degrees that feels more like 35, with an overnight low of 18. Forecasters predict it will be cloudy and windy.

There will be light rain during the day, forecasters from AccuWeather predict, with less than an inch of rain likely. Throughout the day, wind will be blowing south at 20.7 miles per hour.

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What to know about Thursday’s Branch County weather

• Cold and flu: The weather will not significantly impact the risk of catching a cold, nor the severity or duration of a cold. The weather will not significantly impact the risk of catching the flu, nor its severity or duration.
• COPD and arthritis: The weather will not significantly impact the risk of a pulmonary attack. There is a high risk of weather-related arthritis pain. The weather makes arthritis pain more likely to be severe and of longer duration. Plan activities accordingly.

Weather almanac: How Thursday’s forecast compares to other years

 Historically, this day is usually a bit wet, with an average 0.08 inches of precipitation.  

The forecast high is above average for this time of year. The 30-year average maximum temperature for Dec. 18 is 32 degrees. The forecast low is three degrees cooler than the established normal of 21 degrees. 

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