Raleigh residents can expect a pleasant week ahead with sunny skies and mild temperatures, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). The forecast, published early this morning, indicates a high of 57 degrees today under sunny conditions with winds out of the west at 6 to 10 mph, accompanied by occasional gusts as high as 18 mph. Residents should anticipate a clear evening as well, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 36 degrees and southwest winds gently moving at 3 to 6 mph.
Donned in a light jacket, those venturing out early might have found the weather brisk, as the wind chill this morning was reported at 35 degrees. Looking ahead to Wednesday, NWS predictions suggest another sunny day with highs warming to near 66 degrees. This favorable weather pattern is courtesy of a southwest wind at 6 to 14 mph, which is expected to produce gusts that could reach 24 mph.
For individuals with evening activities on Wednesday, the NWS reassures that the night will remain mostly clear with a low of around 35 degrees. The calm conditions projected for Thursday, with a sunny high near 57 degrees, ought to provide Raleigh locals with ample opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, including South winds that will pick up to about 5 mph in the afternoon.
However, as the week progresses, Friday will likely see the first signs of change, with a 60% chance of showers after 1 pm and cloudy skies. "Showers likely, mainly before 1am," NWS noted, indicating an uptick to a 70% chance of precipitation during Friday night. The unsettled weather should clear out by Saturday, providing another sunny day with a high near 58.
Looking towards the latter part of the weekend and early next week, NWS anticipates a partly cloudy Saturday night and a mostly sunny Sunday with highs hovering near 58 degrees. It will be partly cloudy again overnight into Sunday, with the thermostat possibly dipping as low as 42 degrees. The start of the next workweek is poised to deliver sunny skies and a high near 67, perfect for those eager to shirk off any residual chill from earlier days.
