Raleigh woke to clear skies and temperatures in the low 40s Tuesday, with sunshine expected to push the afternoon high near 75 degrees. The dry stretch continues across the Triangle, with no rain in the forecast and a cooler turn arriving later this week.
Sunny Afternoon Brings A Noticeable Breeze
North winds will be around 12 mph Tuesday, and conditions may be gusty. The combination of bright sun and a steady breeze should make for pleasant outdoor conditions, though the wind may feel sharper in exposed areas. The National Weather Service has no watches, warnings or advisories posted.
Tuesday night will be clear and colder, with temperatures dropping to around 48 degrees. Wednesday stays sunny but cooler, topping out near 70, while Thursday rebounds slightly to about 73 under another clear sky.
Cooler Weekend Could Bring Patchy Frost
Friday remains sunny with a high near 69, but the weekend will feel more like fall, with Saturday highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s and Sunday warming to around 71. Overnight lows will generally sit in the mid-40s, and the National Weather Service says patchy frost could develop Saturday and Sunday, especially north and west of the Triangle.
That cooler weekend outlook is a meaningful change from Monday's forecast, which had called for warmer weekend afternoons. Dry weather is expected to continue into early next week, with Monday climbing back near 75 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
