Raleigh residents can look forward to skies clearing up after a drizzly start to their morning. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 20% chance of rain before 8 a.m. today, but that's expected to quickly give way to clearer skies and a modest high of 63 degrees. Those wondering about wind might want to hold onto their hats, as northwest winds are projected to sweep through at 7 to 9 mph, with occasional gusts reaching up to 18 mph. In terms of precipitation, we're seeing minimal action—forecasts suggest any new rainfall will be less than a tenth of an inch.
For those hoping to really break in their fall wardrobe, tonight's weather is obliging with a clear sky and a crisp low of around 43. And the good news doesn't stop there—the NWS predicts that the rest of the week will practically gift wrap perfect autumnal weather. This positively includes Tuesday, which is slated to bask in sunshine with a peak temperature hovering around 64, carried by a gentle northwest wind of 3 to 6 mph.
Looking further into the week, Wednesday is shaping up to be an idyllic day with sunny skies and a high around 68. The light southwest wind in the morning will gradually pick up, so be prepared for more gusty conditions, possibly as high as 25 mph. As for the night, it seems we’re in for more clear conditions, with a low settling at around 50.
It's not often that a forecast comes along to so gracefully illustrate the proverbial calm before the storm—except, of course, when there's no storm on the horizon at all. Thursday to Sunday appears to maintain this calm streak with daily highs ranging from 67 to 71 degrees and nights coolly dipping into the low-mid 40s to mid-50s, as per the NWS forecast.
