The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a special weather statement early this morning warning of patchy fog across central North Carolina. Conditions have led to reduced visibility, with some areas experiencing it as low as a quarter mile. The NWS advises motorists to drive cautiously at reduced speeds and to use low beam headlights only in response to the foggy conditions. More details on the forecast can be found on their official website.
Residents in NCZ007>011 and other nearby zones including areas like Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill can expect the fog to lift as the day progresses. According to the NWS report, today's conditions will eventually become sunny with a high near 89 degrees and a calm northeast wind around 3 to 6 mph. While the visibility may be poor in the morning, the sun is forecast to break through the clouds as the day warms up.
The clear skies are set to continue tonight with lows around 69 degrees and a calm wind persisting. The trend of sunny weather will carry into Sunday and Monday, with highs anticipated near 91 degrees both days. While there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm on Monday, the chance of precipitation sits at an unimposing 20%. The rest of the week until Friday also appears to sit under a veil of mostly sunny skies and consistent temperatures.
As for later in the week, a significant shift is forecasted. The NWS predicts a 30% to 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms from Thursday to Friday, with Thursday's low rounding out at around 67 degrees and Friday's high marked at near 79 degrees.
