Raleigh is starting Thursday with clear skies and temperatures in the low 40s, but the chilly opening will quickly give way to a bright, comfortable afternoon. The city is headed for sunshine and a high near 73 degrees, with no rain expected.
Sunny Thursday, Chilly Thursday Night
Thursday will bring sunshine and a high near 73 degrees. A northeasterly flow is expected, according to the National Weather Service.
Clear skies will continue Thursday night as temperatures fall to around 42 degrees, making for a crisp evening and an even crisper start Friday.
Cooler Weekend Stays Dry
Friday will be sunny with a high near 66 degrees. Saturday turns sunny again but cooler, with a high near 66 and northeast winds between 6 and 9 mph.
Sunday brings another sunny day near 69 degrees, with no meaningful rain chance through the weekend. There are currently no watches, warnings or advisories for the Raleigh area, and the dry stretch is expected to continue into next week.
Warmth Returns Next Week
Monday and Tuesday rebound to highs near 70 and 72 degrees, respectively, under mostly sunny skies. Wednesday should stay mostly sunny near 72, with only a minimal chance of precipitation during the day and overnight.
