Raleigh residents should keep an eye out for the sky above as the weekend rolls in, with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh, NC, providing key insights into the weather forecast and potential hazards. According to the NWS forecast, the chances of rain are on the rise from today into the weekend, with a relatively warm high creeping up to 71 degrees Fahrenheit.
The city expects an overcast sky with humidity pegged at 83%, which, enveloped by a light southwestern wind at 3 mph, could lead to patchy fog before 10am today. Tonight's forecast suggests rain probability increasing to 60%, with potential for fog post-midnight. South winds will remain light as temperatures hover around a low of 59 degrees, with less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation possible.
Moving to Saturday, the likelihood of rain spikes up to 70%, mainly forecasted before the afternoon, with a chance of additional showers later in the day. The fog might return before 8 am under cloudy skies as the temperatures aim for a high near 75 degrees. South winds will be more assertive, ranging from 7 to 16 mph and capable of gusts up to 30 mph. Once again, less than a tenth of an inch of spanking-new rain could fall.
Saturday evening brings an increased chance of a mix between showers and thunderstorms until early morning, complicating for Raleigh a low around 50 degrees. Following the passage of the southwest wind, the west will step in after midnight, traveling at 9 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation jumps to 90%, with new rainfall amounts forecasted between a quarter and half an inch possible, as per the NWS report.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the NWS does not anticipate hazardous weather today and tonight. However, from Saturday through Thursday, the outlook shifts. Dense areas of fog could rise, particularly along and east of the US-1 corridor on Saturday morning. Additionally, the region is under a Marginal Risk of severe storms this Saturday afternoon through evening, alongside a stark warning of potential damaging wind gusts.
Residents in impacted counties from Person to Richmond are advised to stay informed and be ready for possible spotter activation, as the National Weather Service recommends remaining alert for forecast updates amid changing weather conditions.
