The National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina, has reported light rain and fog/mist with a current temperature standing at 40°F. A humidity level of 86% accompanies a northeast wind blowing at 9 mph, according to the latest update from the NWS website. Visibility has been reduced to 4 miles, creating a wind chill that makes it feel closer to 34°F.
Raleigh residents should expect to gradually see the skies clear today after a chance of rain or drizzle early this morning. The NWS forecast suggests that the high will hover near 47 degrees, with the northeast wind slowing down to around 8 mph. There's a 40% chance of precipitation with new amounts totaling less than a tenth of an inch. While the evening is expected to only drop temperatures to a low around 33, the forecast warns that conditions are set to become increasingly cloudy.
Moving into Tuesday, rain mixed with snow and sleet is likely before transitioning to plain rain later in the day. The chance of precipitation ramps up to 90%, although little to no snow and sleet accumulation is expected. East winds will persist at around 7 mph, and the temperature will peak near 38 degrees. For Tuesday night, more rain is on the docket, particularly after 10 pm, with a low of around 35 degrees and northeast winds of 6 to 9 mph. Projections indicate that new precipitation could accumulate between a half and three-quarters of an inch.
The wet trend continues into Wednesday with a 90% probability of rain and highs near 44 degrees. As the low dips to around 39 by evening, rain remains likely, with a 70% chance and potential precipitation amounts tallying between a quarter and a half of an inch. By Thursday, the rain should give way to showers by midmorning and temperatures are expected to climb significantly, reaching highs near 63 degrees. Residents can anticipate a mostly cloudy night with a low of around 38. While the Friday forecast currently promises mostly sunny skies and a high near 49, rain appears set to return on Saturday with a 70% chance, once again casting a shadow on any outdoor plans.
For more information on the upcoming weather conditions and detailed forecasts, interested individuals can visit the NWS website.
