The city of Raleigh in North Carolina is seeing fair weather conditions today, with the National Weather Service reporting a current temperature of 39°F and calm winds. Raleigh residents can expect a sunny day ahead, with the temperature set to rise to a pleasant 69°F. According to the report, a calm wind this morning will give way to a southern breeze, reaching speeds of 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. The NWS update, last recorded at 6:51 am EST, notes the humidity at 89% and visibility at a clear 10 miles.
Tonight, the weather is forecasted to take a turn, with increasing clouds and a low around 52°F. The NWS predicts a southwest wind of 5 to 8 mph. Those looking to quickly get outdoors may want to do so today, as there is a chance of rain predicted for tomorrow before 10 am. Despite the potential for rain, the day should gradually become sunny with a high near 68°F. It is expected that there will be gusts of wind as high as 18 mph after a shift from southwest to northwest in the afternoon. The chance of rain is currently sitting at 30%, with new precipitation amounts anticipated to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Looking ahead to Tuesday night, the NWS forecasts a return to clearer skies with a low around 37°F. Navigating through to mid-week, Wednesday is projected to remain mostly sunny with a high of around 62°F, accompanied by light and variable wind. However, as night falls, there's a 30% chance of showers after 1 am, with new precipitation likely to be minor. Raleigh residents planning Thanksgiving Day activities should prepare for wet conditions—showers are expected, with a high probability of precipitation at 80%.
Those showers are likely to carry into Thursday evening, mainly before 1 am. Post-shower weather is predicted to be mostly cloudy with a low around 40°F and a 60% chance of precipitation. As the week closes, Friday is set to be mostly sunny, with a high near 52°F, and a sharp drop in temperature come nightfall, with forecasts indicating a low around 28°F. The sunny disposition is expected to persist into the weekend, with Saturday seeing a high near 47°F and a partly cloudy night with the mercury dropping to around 30°F. Sunday brings a continuation of the mostly sunny trend with temperatures rising slightly to a high near 49°F. For more detailed updates, Raleigh residents can follow the weather forecasts at the National Weather Service website.
