The National Weather Service in Raleigh reported early this morning a foggy start to the day with visibility dropped to a mere five miles. Temperatures hovered at 69°F, and humidity maxed out the scale at 100 percent. No breezes to speak of, as the wind stayed calm while barometric pressure held steady at 30.00 inches (1015.5 mb).
Forecasters are calling for a slight chance of showers before the afternoon hits, with a 20 percent probability of precipitation to consider. The fog that’s been nestling in the outskirts should be expected to lift before 9 a.m. After this, Raleigh residents can anticipate a day where the clouds dominantly hang, interrupted by a high creeping near 75 degrees. A gentle north wind is set to subtly pick up, expected to range from 5 to 9 mph as the morning progresses.
As the day melts into night, the clouds aren't going anywhere fast. The evening brings a mild temperature dip, with the mercury dropping down to about 59°F. The breeze will continue to waft from the north, albeit at an even gentler pace of 3 to 5 mph.
Monday's outlook beams significantly brighter. Sunshine is expected to reclaim the sky, pushing the high near the 79°F mark. A northeast wind will stake its claim, decisively blowing at a speed of 8 to 13 mph. Embracing the night, skies will turn only partly cloudy as temperatures hang in the upper 50s, while Northeast winds are likely to gently rustle at 6 to 8 mph.
Peering into the week ahead, Tuesday's stage is set to feature a high of around 79°F under partly sunny conditions, which will carry a breeze rolling in from the Northeast at 9 to 11 mph, with occasional gutsy performances up to 21 mph. A string of mostly cloudy nights and sunny highs in the low 80s are then queued up through to the weekend.
For a full deck of weather details, residents and visitors in Raleigh can always access the latest forecast by sailing through the official National Weather Service website. With a service update last posted at 6:51 a.m. EDT today, staying informed about local weather conditions is merely a few clicks away.
