The city of Raleigh, North Carolina, can expect to see sunny skies today with a calm breeze turning west in the afternoon. Raleigh residents will be greeted with a high near 78 degrees this Saturday, making it a pleasant day for outdoor activities. However, tonight, clouds will begin to gather, with temperatures anticipated to drop to around 58 degrees, according to a recent forecast by the National Weather Service (NWS).
Looking ahead, the NWS predicts a change in weather come Sunday as there is a chance of showers starting after 2 pm. The day will be partly sunny with highs still comfortably sitting around 76 degrees, but with a slight increase in humidity. The chance of precipitation is placed at 30 percent, with less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation amounts possible. The light and variable wind shouldn't pose to significantly disrupt any outdoor plans.
As reported by the NWS, rain could become more persistent into the night and into the next week. Showers are likely mainly after 8 pm on Sunday night, with a 60 percent chance of rain and new precipitation amounts clocking in between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Memorial Day might also see some showers mainly before the afternoon, though the chance of precipitation drops back down to 30 percent.
Temperatures will remain fairly stable through the early half of the week, with Tuesday's high near 73 degrees and showers likely, mainly after 2 pm. This wetter pattern appears to be setting in, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation on Tuesday and an increased chance of 70 percent for showers and possibly a thunderstorm Tuesday night. The weather for Wednesday continues to be shower-prone with a 70 percent chance of rain and highs near 80 degrees.
As the week progresses, the chances of showers persist with mostly cloudy skies. Thursday offers a 40 percent likelihood of rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by partly sunny conditions and highs approaching the mid-80s. Residents might want to keep an umbrella close by as the pattern of possible showers extends into the following nights with similar chances of precipitation and lows in the mid-60s.
Friday rounds out the forecast with a repeated chance of showers and mostly sunny skies, offering some respite from the recurring rain. The high temperatures are expected to remain in the low 80s, with a consistent 40 percent chance of rain. With an eventful weather week ahead, it would be prudent for Raleigh locals to plan accordingly and perhaps enjoy the sunshine while it lasts today.
