The National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina, has provided a detailed forecast for the area, highlighting a rainy start to the day with conditions improving as the week progresses. According to the NWS, there is a 60% chance of rain today, mainly between noon and 5 pm, with new precipitation amounts ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Raleigh residents can expect cloudy skies with a high near 41 degrees and a northeast wind around 6 mph. However the silver lining to the overcast day is the promise of a mostly sunny Monday with higher temperatures on the horizon. The mercury is expected to climb gradually, with highs reaching into the mid-60s by midweek.
The evening brings a forecast of mostly cloudy skies before things start clearing up, setting a low around 31 degrees with light northeast winds. Tomorrow's outlook appears brighter; the NWS predicts a sunny day with a high near 51 degrees, and the calm winds turning north at about 6 mph.
As for the upcoming work week, a mostly sunny Monday with calm winds becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon is expected. Temperatures continue to rise, with Tuesday's high approaching 64 degrees, and Wednesday, pushing nearly to 70 degrees. Despite the higher temperatures, nighttime conditions will remain mostly cloudy, with lows hovering in the mid-40s to low 50s.
Overall, the week's weather appears to be a mix of clouds and sun with seasonable temperatures for this time of the year in Raleigh. Locals should keep an eye out for the rain today.
