Cooler air arrives: Thursday to see 10-degree drop in highs
A cold front moved in Wednesday night that brought in cooler air.
Thursday will be another sunny day but not as warm behind the cold front. Highs are about 10 degrees cooler, in the low to mid 60s.
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- Thursday: Clear and mild. High of 61.
- Friday; Clouds in the morning. Rain arrives.
- Saturday: Rain early then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon
When will the rain return?
Expect sunshine to hold out until Friday afternoon or evening, with a dry commute in the morning.
However, rain chances increase through the afternoon, making the evening commute potentially wet. The heaviest rain is forecast to arrive Friday night.
Rain and possibly isolated storms are expected to arrive Friday afternoon and linger into Saturday morning.
Forecast models suggest the rain will clear by early Saturday, leaving most of the day dry.
Get ready for a gray day in Raleigh on Saturday. Expect heavy rain, especially during the morning commute.
The good news is the rain should become more sporadic as the day progresses. While it won't be a complete washout, it might not be the best day for outdoor activities.
"Rainfall totals should exceed an inch for many of us which will really help to cleanse the air of all the pollen," Campbell said.
Some areas could see up to three inches of rain this weekend, particularly on the coast.
Enjoy sunshine and dry skies all day long Sunday, making it perfect for outdoor activities.
7-day forecast for central NC
- Thursday: Mostly clear. Highs in the low 60s.
- Friday: Clouds in the morning. Rain arrives.
- Saturday: Showers and highs in the low 60s.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy with a high in the upper 50s.
- Monday: Some clouds. High in the mid-60s.
- Tuesday: Cloudy skies with a slight chance for some spotty rain. Highs in the lower-mid 60s.
- Wednesday: Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 62.
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