Raleigh residents can look forward to a mostly sunny day ahead, with the National Weather Service of Raleigh, NC predicting highs reaching the mid-80s. Calm winds are expected to pick up slightly, moving south at around 6 mph in the afternoon. As the evening rolls in, the night sky will see a bit more cloud cover, with lows hovering in the upper 60s and continuing mild southern winds.
Change is coming on Wednesday, with the NWS forecasting a 70% chance of showers and possibly even a thunderstorm. Although the temperature will remain fairly warm with a high near 79, the southwest wind shifting west might make the day feel slightly more brisk. Rainfall is expected to vary, but it could reach up to a quarter of an inch, with potentially higher amounts localized in thunderstorm areas.
By Wednesday night, the chance of precipitation drops to 20%, with a brief possibility of showers and thunderstorms before 8 pm, and then a slight chance of showers continuing into the early hours of Thursday. Temperatures are predicted to cool down significantly at night, with lows in the mid-50s as a northeast wind comes in at 8 to 10 mph.
Clearer skies emerge on Thursday, promising a sunny day with a high in the upper 60s and gusts that might reach up to 21 mph, according to the NWS. Temperatures at night are expected to fall around the 50-degree mark under mostly clear skies. The tail-end of the week continues similarly pleasantly, with Friday once again mostly sunny and highs creeping into the low 70s.
Looking towards the weekend, there are mixed signals with regards to cloud cover. Saturday will kick off partly sunny, aiming for another high in the low 70s. As nighttime falls, so do the chances of a clear sky, with forecasts indicating mostly cloudy conditions and lows in the mid-50s. The start of next week maintains this pattern - mostly sunny for the daytime and partly cloudy as darkness descends, with Columbus Day slated for clear skies and comfortable temperatures around 70 degrees.
