Raleigh residents can gladly shed a layer or two as spring teases with its mild entrance. According to the latest weather update from the National Weather Service, the state capital is looking at a pleasant trail of days ahead. Those in Raleigh / Durham and surrounding areas are experiencing mostly cloudy skies today with a comfortable temperature standing at 60°F, humidity at 62%, and a northeast wind blowing at a gentle 9 mph.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service predict the clouds will kindly make way for sunshine, leading to a high of 71°F today. Pleasant breezes will continue to brush through, with the northeast wind set to become perfectly calm by the afternoon. As night falls, the forecast indicates it will remain partly cloudy with a low dipping down to around 54°F, while the south wind is expected to lightly pick up at a pace of 5 to 8 mph.
The weekend outlook appears equally inviting for those planning any outdoor activities. Come Sunday, the skies over Raleigh are slated to keep their partly sunny disposition, and temperatures are projected to hover near an agreeable 72°F mark. West winds will persist, subtly fluctuating at 6 to 8 mph throughout the day. "Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers between 9pm and 3am," reported the National Weather Service, noting a mere 20% chance of precipitation. Cloud cover will be mostly ubiquitous with lows around 48°F.
Come Monday, be prepared to welcome back the mostly sunny skies, with a high around 60°F. The wind is going to shift direction again, blowing in from the north at 8 to 10 mph. Residents will need to brace for a chillier evening though, as Monday's night temperature is predicted to drop to around 34°F under partly cloudy skies. Looking ahead, the rest of the week promises ample sunshine with highs ranging from 58°F to a balmy 68°F, and nighttime lows ranging from a brisk 39°F to 34°F.
You can find more local weather updates and an hourly weather forecast at the National Weather Service website by visiting this link. Constant updates ensure that the residents of Raleigh and the Triangle are never caught unprepared, regardless of what the skies may hold.
