Sunshine and 60s before mid-week soaking
A mild spring week is ahead, but there is some rain in the forecast.
After a chilly start to Monday, highs will reach the low to mid 60s. It will be a great afternoon to get outdoors with a light jacket.
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- Monday: Mostly sunny and calm with highs in the low to mid 60s.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy and highs in the mid 60s.
- Wednesday: 60% chance for rain. Highs in the low 60s.
According to WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth, there will be a lot of sunshine on Monday. Monday night will not be as cold as Sunday night, but it will be chilly, with lows in the mid 30s to near 40 degrees.
Tuesday will begin sunny with clouds increasing through the afternoon. Highs will be in the low to mid 60s.
'Significant rain' on the way
Beginning Wednesday, there is a chance for rain.
"Wednesday and Thursday bring significant rain," Wilmoth said. "A front arrives by early Wednesday morning with scattered showers."
According to Wilmoth, Wednesday's rain will likely last through the afternoon and evening.
Heavy rain returns Thursday.
"Flooding is a possibility," Wilmoth said. "We could see 1 to 2 inches but some models are trending higher than that."
Thursday's rain should taper off by the afternoon. Highs will only be in the upper 50s due to the rain and persistent cloud cover.
Easter weekend looks gorgeous
The Easter weekend is looking glorious with sunshine and highs in the 70s! Both days are expected to stay dry for egg hunts and other outdoor festivities.
7-day forecast for central NC
- Monday: Some clouds. High of 64.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies. Highs of 66.
- Wednesday: 70% chance of scattered showers. Highs in the low 60s.
- Thursday: Cloudy with showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
- Friday: Mainly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
- Saturday: Mainly sunny. High of 74.
- Sunday: Happy Easter! Skies will be partly cloudy, with highs in the upper 70s.
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