Raleigh residents might want to secure those patio umbrellas and take heed of the forecast for turbulent weather as the National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC warns of a marginal risk of isolated severe storms in the area this evening, with potential for strong, damaging wind gusts; according to their latest update, this marginal risk ranks at level 1 out of 5, which suggests a relatively low but not negligible threat level.
The weather outlook for today in Raleigh presents a classic fall setup with mostly sunny skies, albeit a warmer high nearing 79 degrees, and wind speeds gradually picking up, starting at a mild 6 to 11 mph then pushing 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon, and gusts could reach as high as 29 mph; the National Weather Service also reports that in the evening, conditions are primed for scattered showers before 11pm and then giving way to a gradual clearing with a low of around 50 degrees, but residents should note that winds will not relent with a south wind of 9 to 13 mph shifting westward post-midnight and possibly gusting up to 30 mph.
Looking ahead beyond today's capricious conditions, the forecast suggests a serene spell with sunny skies dominant throughout the week as we see the high tempering to a more moderate 69 degrees on Monday, and the week's nights seem to promise tranquility, beginning with Monday night's clear skies and a low around 45, transitioning to a comfortable daytime high of near 74 on Tuesday and an uninterrupted sunny streak that extends to the weekend.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the NWS signifies no cause for concern from Monday through Saturday, so after the cold front advances and redirects the wind, residents should be able to enjoy an uninterrupted spell of autumnal weather, this will be a marked shift from tonight's possible stormy interlude and the windy conditions that are churning up alongside the front, the NWS also advises that the spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
