Raleigh residents might want to keep their umbrellas close and their winter coats closer, as the National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC, forecasts a mix of spring showers and chilly temperatures this coming week. According to the NWS update, today will see partly sunny skies with a high near 86 degrees, followed by an increase in clouds tonight with lows dipping to around 67.
Inconsistent, like a spring’s fleeting whimsy, Saturday’s weather pattern is anticipated to stay partly sunny with temperatures climbing near 88 degrees. But come Saturday night, the stars may gather behind partly cloudy veils with the low hovering around 67 degrees. A slow-moving front will bring the prospect of heavy rainfall on Sunday into Monday, with the thunderous applause of storms adding its percussion to the night’s ensemble.
Sunday itself promises a hint of unpredictability, offering a 30% chance of showers after 2pm amid partly sunny conditions and blustery winds that can gust as high as 30 mph. However, the certainty of rain climbs to a resounding 90% Sunday night, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm post 8pm. With the potential for new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible, residents should prepare for a wet end to their weekend…