Another cold morning ahead of mild afternoon, rain on the way
Tuesday is shaping up to be a beautiful day.
The morning will be cold with temperatures in the 40s – possibly dipping into the 30s. So you may want to grab a coat before you head out the door.
As the day progresses, we'll see temperatures in the 60s Tuesday afternoon. Clouds will start to creep in throughout the day ahead of Wednesday showers.
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- Tuesday: Partly cloudy and highs of 64.
- Wednesday: 60% chance for rain. Highs in the low 60s.
- Thursday: Cloudy with showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
'Significant rain' on the way
Rain chances begin to rise Tuesday evening, with a 20% chance for showers as a cold front moves into the area.
By Wednesday, however, our rain chances soar.
On Wednesday the front moves into central North Carolina, with showers and a possible thunderstorm along with a highs in the mid 50s and lower 60s.
"This front is likely to slow, or even stall, as it begins to run parallel to the upper level flow," said WRAL Meteorologist Mike Maze. "Initially, the front won't be a big rain producer, but models indicate a wave of low pressure will develop along the front and move up from the south."
The low pressure system will enhance rain production along the front Wednesday night and into Thursday.
Futurecast projects some areas could see up to four inches of rain between Wednesday and Thursday.
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.
"It's possible, if Easter stays bright and dry, some places could hit 80 degrees," Maze said.
7-day forecast for central NC
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies. Highs of 64.
- Wednesday: 70% chance of scattered showers. Highs in the low 60s.
- Thursday: Cloudy with showers. High of 57.
- 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.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy skies and a little cooler with a chance for some showers. Highs in the lower-mid 60s.
Eyes on the sky for 2024 total solar eclipse
We're just a few weeks away from the next total solar eclipse for North America.
We won't see a total eclipse in North Carolina, but lots of people will travel to take it in! Ohio will be the closest spot to drive to from Raleigh for the path of totality.
