The National Weather Service in Raleigh reports unseasonably cold temperatures sweeping through parts of central North Carolina. According to the National Weather Service forecast, temperatures today will hover around 49 degrees. The forecast also suggests conditions will remain brisk, with wind chill values descending to as low as 23 degrees in the early hours.
Residents are advised to layer up and ensure pets have food, water, and shelter indoors if possible, as noted in the Hazardous Weather Outlook. While temperatures may rise slightly on Wednesday and Thursday, colder conditions are expected to return on Friday and Saturday.
The skies will be sunny, with calm west-to-southwest winds making the low temperatures more manageable during the day. Clear night skies will continue throughout the week.
The National Weather Service notes that no spotter activation is expected, meaning temperatures may be cold but not dangerously low. Daytime highs will gradually rise, with a chance of showers on Monday and Tuesday. The low on Monday night is expected to be around 53 degrees, keeping temperatures cool into next week.
