Raleigh residents may want to keep their umbrellas handy and their fog lights ready as the National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina, forecasts an unpredictable mix of rain and foggy conditions for the coming week. Starting later today, there is a slight chance of rain accompanied by cloudy skies, with high temperatures reaching a modest 53°F and an east wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph, with gusts possibly reaching 20 mph, according to the NWS. The evening will bring similar damp conditions, with a 40% chance of precipitation and lows around 43°F, while patchy fog is expected to develop after 2 a.m.
The fog seems to not simply visit but to stay, setting dense pockets expected on Monday night through Tuesday night. Motorists are thereby advised to be particularly cautious during these hours. "Areas of fog will probably become dense Monday night and Tuesday night," the NWS warns. For all those navigating the uncertain veil on the roads, patience must become a close friend.
In terms of temperatures, Raleigh will see a steady climb throughout the week, with Tuesday promising partly sunny skies and temperatures reaching toward a spring-like 69 ℉. Despite this brief interlude of light, showers and areas of fog are anticipated to return Tuesday night, as dictated by the cadence of a 30% chance of precipitation.
Wednesday bodes a mixed bag of weather phenomena—showers strung along with spots of dense fog preceding the sunrise, yet partly sunny skies claim their part of the day. Chances of showers elevate to 40% during the day and intensify to a likely 70% for the night. Through the week's latter half, conditions are to settle somewhat, culminating in a mostly sunny Friday with highs somewhat chilling down to near 48 ℉.
