Residents of Raleigh, NC, are faced with overcast skies and chilly temperatures today, with the National Weather Service outlining a grey day ahead and chances of rain in the evening. The current weather report indicates an overcast condition with a humidity of 57%, and a calm wind situation. Visibility stands strong at 10 miles, despite the dew point teetering at a brisk 24°F.
According to NWS, residents can expect "a chance of rain, mainly after 5pm" today. The high temperature is hovering near 56 with calm winds shifting to the southwest during the afternoon. Any rain that does fall today is likely to be light, with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. The cool weather will continue into tonight, with the chance of rain persisting mainly before 9 pm and temperatures dipping to a low around 33 as the skies gradually clear.
Looking forward to Monday's weather, the NWS forecast indicates a day that is "Mostly sunny, with a high near 49," and a calm northeast wind. However, by Monday night, rain clouds are expected to make a return, bringing a higher chance of precipitation after 1 am. As the week progresses, Tuesday promises more rain, especially before 1 pm, with potential new precipitation amounts measuring between a half and three quarters of an inch.
Midweek brings a respite from the rain, with the forecast calling for "Sunny, with a high near 48" on Wednesday. Clear skies are anticipated both during the day and into Wednesday night, where it is expected to remain "Mostly clear, with a low around 30." Towards the end of the week, on Friday, Raleigh could see more rain since there's a 40% chance of precipitation and a high of merely 41. Friday night's weather is looking wetter, with an 80% chance of rain and a low around 35, as per the NWS.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Raleigh residents should prepare for more rainfall. Saturday's forecast suggests a likelihood of continued rain with "Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50," and a 60% chance of precipitation. While the temperatures appear mild, the recurring rain theme suggests that umbrellas and raincoats will be essential items for the first week of December in Raleigh, according to the NWS.
