The National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina, has released a weather update indicating a few clouds in the area with a current temperature of 47°F. Humidity levels are high, reaching 90%, and winds are coming from the southeast at 7 mph, while the barometer registers at 29.85 inches (1010.8 mb).
Looking ahead at today's weather, residents can expect partly sunny skies with a chance of showers before 10pm, per the National Weather Service. The high is projected to be near 66°F with winds shifting south at 6 to 11 mph in the morning and possibly gusting as high as 24 mph. However, as tonight approaches, the temperature is forecasted to drop to around 43°F. A 30% chance of precipitation is anticipated with possible new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch.
As New Year's Day ushers in, the outlook is sunny with a high near 55°F and wind conditions expecting to be out of the west at 11 to 15 mph — gusts could reach up to 25 mph. The subsequent evening will clear up, with a low nearing 31°F and a continued west wind at around 7 mph.
Progressing through the week, the area will see sunny skies tomorrow with a high around 49°F and west winds at 5 to 7 mph. The pattern of cool evenings and sunny days is set to continue through the weekend, culminating in a clear Saturday night with a low around 24°F. However, the forecast shifts slightly as Sunday night brings a 30% chance of rain and snow showers with a mostly cloudy evening and lows around 31°F. The chance of precipitation rises to 50% by Monday.
