The National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina, has provided a detailed forecast that includes a mixture of rain, sleet, and snow throughout the upcoming days, possibly leading to urban and creek flooding. According to the NWS Raleigh, there's a 90% chance of precipitation today with a slight chance of snow and sleet before giving way to rain.
Temperatures are to hover around the mid to upper 30s with minimal snow and sleet accumulation expected, due to the surface temperatures staying above freezing - a winter's touch that seems more a nuisance than a threat. The evening anticipates continued rainfall with a low around 35 degrees. The outlook suggests a 100% chance of rain on Wednesday with similar temperature patterns continuing.
Transitioning into the night, rain is likely before 1 a.m., then showers, mainly after with areas of fog developing later. The temperature will likely stay near 37 degrees, with a gentle south breeze picking up after midnight. The rain isn't showing signs of letting up anytime soon, with a 90% chance of precipitation into Thursday.
Throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend, the rainfall persists with a sunny break on Friday. Before fog expected to be dense Wednesday night and Thursday morning, there's a high near 63 degrees on Thursday. Chances for showers remain high until Sunday, when the temperature peaks at around 69 degrees before dropping down again for a partly cloudy Washington's Birthday.
As the steady presence of rain increases, concerns for flooding have been raised by the NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook. "Periods of rain Wednesday through the weekend will increase the risk of urban and creek flooding," they stated. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and follow updates on weather conditions as the week progresses.
