The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a Dense Fog Advisory early this morning, affecting a significant portion of central North Carolina, including the Raleigh area. According to the Hazardous Weather Outlook, a blanket of fog has settled across the region, with visibility reduced to less than half a mile in places. Road users are urged to exercise caution, particularly in school zones, and are reminded to use low beam headlights and maintain a generous following distance. The advisory is set to last until 9 AM EDT.
For those planning their day around the weather, the forecast in Raleigh suggests a murky start with areas of dense fog persisting until mid-morning. The skies are expected to clear somewhat as the day progresses, with temperatures predicted to reach a high near 93 degrees Fahrenheit. The calm wind should remain unchanged throughout the day. This information came from the National Weather Service's detailed forecast.
Tonight, the skies will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Come Monday, locals can anticipate a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with the probability of precipitation sitting at 30 percent. The weather might offer some respite from the heat, however, with highs expected to be near 90 degrees.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, North Carolinians can enjoy mainly sunny skies with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs are forecasted to lie around a more comfortable 85 degrees, with a light northeast wind. For those venturing out after sundown on Tuesday, the low will hover around 70 degrees.
For further updates and details, the NWS encourages people to listen to NOAA Weather Radio or check their website at weather.gov.
