Raleigh residents can look forward to chill as temperatures are expected to rise slightly in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, the forecast for today promises sunny skies with a high near 48 degrees and a gentle south wind moving 3 to 6 mph. The calm weather pattern continues into the night with mostly clear skies and temperatures dipping to around 30 degrees.
As we move into Wednesday, the city will see increasing clouds but also a slight uptick in temperatures, peaking near 56 degrees. The southwest wind will continue to gently breeze through at 5 to 7 mph. But don't let the benign weather lull you into complacency, for the latter part of the week promises to briskly change once again. "A chance of rain, mainly after 1pm," forewarns the NWS for Thursday, with overcast skies and highs flirting with the low 60s. The calm wind is expected to become a southeast drift, around 6 mph in the afternoon, with rainfall likely less than a tenth of an inch.
For those with plans on Thursday night, it might be wise to carry an umbrella as rain takes over. The NWS predicts a 90% chance of precipitation. The areas of fog before midnight could add a touch of mischief to travel plans, and new precipitation amounts could reach up to half an inch. But the deluge shall pass, and by Friday the sun is slated to boldly return with clear skies and a high near 56, a familiar respite after the rain’s curtain call.
Looking ahead, Raleigh residents can enjoy a mostly sunny weekend with temperate highs: around 53 on Saturday and a pleasant 62 by Sunday. Evening temperatures will respectively drop to the 30s. For early next week, the forecast remains largely unchanged, according to the National Weather Service. Monday will be continued to be mostly sunny, with high temperatures still lingering near the mid-50s.
