Raleigh is getting one more gray, chilly day Thursday, with light rain possible through early afternoon before clouds gradually break. Temperatures should top out near 67 degrees, while north winds around 15 mph could gust to 26 mph and make the day feel more like October than late September.
The National Weather Service in Raleigh describes rain for Thursday. The wettest window is from the morning into early afternoon; by late afternoon, the forecast trends mostly cloudy to partly sunny, and no watches or warnings are in effect.
Cool Nights Set Up A Quick Warmup
Thursday night is expected to be cool across the region. Friday brings sunny skies and a high near 71, followed by regional lows ranging from the mid-40s to around 50 Saturday morning.
That autumnal stretch will not last long. Saturday should be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s in most locations, with highs near 80 Sunday, 81 Monday, 83 Tuesday and 86 Wednesday as overnight lows gradually climb from the low 50s into the 60s.
What To Know For Outdoor Plans
For Thursday, a light jacket and umbrella are the practical combination, especially for morning commutes and outdoor plans before the rain chance fades. Gusty north winds may make exposed roads, bike routes and open-air events feel cooler than the thermometer suggests.
