The National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC, provided the latest weather forecast for the city, anticipating a drastic shift from clear skies to rainfall in the coming days. As of early this morning, Raleigh was experiencing a few clouds with temperatures hovering around 37°F and a humidity level of 73%, the wind chill making it feel more like a brisk 32°F. According to the NWS update, residents can expect a mostly sunny day today with mild northeast winds and a high of 47°F.
However, the conditions are projected to change tonight as rain is anticipated after 2 am with a 90% chance of precipitation - the low will be around 36°F, with light winds from the east. The forecast shows that tomorrow will bring more rain, particularly before 1 pm, with a high near 49°F; not to forget to mention the new precipitation that could accumulate between three quarters and one inch. Tomorrow night, the weather should clear up with mostly clear skies expected and a low dropping down to 28°F.
Looking forward to midweek, the Raleigh area will see sunnier skies again on Wednesday, with a high near 48°F and light winds. The pleasant conditions extend into Thursday with mostly sunny weather and a higher peak temperature of around 53°F. With the week progressing, Friday introduces the possibility of mixed rain and snow before 1 pm, with the temperature creeping up to a high of only 42°F and a 60% chance of precipitation.
As per the NWS, the wet trend continues into the weekend with rain likely both on Friday night, with a low around 36°F, and on Saturday, with a high near 52°F yet the chance of precipitation remains at a consistent 60%. Saturday night's outlook hints at possible rainfall, though chances drop to 40%, and a low around 35°F is expected but that doesn't last for long because, come Sunday, the forecast calls for mostly sunny weather and a high once again inching towards the more comfortable 52°F.
