Raleigh residents can look forward to a stretch of agreeable weather this week, with the National Weather Service forecasting several days of sunshine and calm conditions. The NWS's latest update, which cites a current temperature of 45°F and a high reaching near 80 today, suggests that fall weather in North Carolina's capital will remain pleasantly mild for the time being.
Early risers in Raleigh were greeted with a fair 45°F this morning at 5:51 am EDT, according to the NWS report. Humidity stood high at 93%, but with no wind to speak of and a calm atmosphere setting the stage for the day. For those planning activities, the NWS anticipates a mostly clear evening with a comfortable low around 52.
The fair weather is expected to persist throughout the week. Tomorrow's forecast includes sunny skies with highs nearing 79 degrees, maintaining the trend of idyllic fall days. The wind will stay subdued, lightly shifting west at around 5 mph in the afternoon. The calmness carries into tomorrow night with clear skies and a low around 55, as detailed on the NWS website.
Looking toward the end of the week, Thursday's high will be slightly cooler at near 75°F. The light north wind around 7 mph will not deter the sunny outlook. Thursday night's forecast is just as clear, with a low settling around 46. Following a sunny Friday with high of around 72, the weekend also promises largely clear skies, save for some partly cloudy moments on Sunday night.
