Raleigh residents might want to keep their umbrellas close and their winter coats closer, as the National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC, forecasts a mix of spring showers and chilly temperatures this coming week. According to the NWS update, today will see partly sunny skies with a high near 86 degrees, followed by an increase in clouds tonight with lows dipping to around 67.
Inconsistent, like a spring's fleeting whimsy, Saturday's weather pattern is anticipated to stay partly sunny with temperatures climbing near 88 degrees. But come Saturday night, the stars may gather behind partly cloudy veils with the low hovering around 67 degrees. A slow-moving front will bring the prospect of heavy rainfall on Sunday into Monday, with the thunderous applause of storms adding its percussion to the night's ensemble.
Sunday itself promises a hint of unpredictability, offering a 30% chance of showers after 2pm amid partly sunny conditions and blustery winds that can gust as high as 30 mph. However, the certainty of rain climbs to a resounding 90% Sunday night, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm post 8pm. With the potential for new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible, residents should prepare for a wet end to their weekend.
Looking beyond the weekend, Monday continues the soggy trend. Showers may introduce the day before 8am, with showers and a possible thunderstorm appearing between 8am and 2pm and showers likely trailing after. Once the high flirts with 68 degrees on Monday, the NWS cautions in their Hazardous Weather Outlook that a widespread frost and freeze may sweep through central NC on Tuesday night as lows take a dive into the upper-20s to mid-30s.
As the wet curtain of early week weather draws to a close, Raleigh can expect clearer skies. The NWS projects a sunny Tuesday with a high near 59, followed by a clear Tuesday night with lows around from 34. The clear, crisp weather is expected to hold through to Thursday, with a mostly sunny day and high near 66 rounding out the forecast.
Throughout this period, the NWS has not signaled any need for spotter activation. However, locals are advised to stay informed and heed any updates, as weather conditions can evolve swiftly. While hazardous weather isn't anticipated beyond the potential frost and freeze, it's always best to be prepared for what Mother Nature may decide to serve up next.
