Raleigh residents can expect a mixture of sun and clouds over the coming week, accompanied by mild temperature fluctuations and the possibility of rain towards the weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh, forecast a mostly sunny day today with patchy morning fog clearing by 9 am and a high reaching near 88 degrees. Calm winds are to become east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
There's an east wind blowing at a gentle 3 to 5 mph tonight, with the sky partly cloudy and temperatures lowering to around 63 degrees. As reported by the NWS, Sunday will bring in partly sunny skies, with a high hovering near 84 degrees and northeast winds at about 7 mph. Entering Sunday night, the pattern lingers with similar weather conditions and lows dipping to around 61 degrees.
Looking ahead to Monday, the forecast suggests a continuation of partly sunny skies with a high again near 84 degrees, characterized by light northeast winds. The evening will settle down to partly cloudy skies with a low around 64 degrees. For Tuesday, residents can enjoy mostly sunny weather once more, with daytime temperatures peaking near 87 degrees.
There's a shift in the pattern come midweek, with the NWS advising of a 30% chance of showers Wednesday night, mostly cloudy skies, and a low near 68 degrees. "A chance of showers," continues to be the theme through the latter part of the week. By Thursday, the chance of precipitation rises to 40% with a high near 83 degrees during the day, and nighttime showers lingering with similar precipitation odds and lows around 67.
Friday further increases the likelihood of rainfall, jumping to a 50% chance of showers amidst mostly cloudy conditions. The daytime temperature will take a slight dip, with highs expected around 79 degrees.
