URGENT UPDATE: Residents in Raleigh, NC, are grappling with dense fog and rain, leading to significantly reduced visibility this morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) has reported 100% humidity and advises that the rain will continue until approximately 2 p.m., accumulating between 0.5 and 0.75 inches.
Temperatures are hovering around 47 degrees, with winds expected to shift from the north to the west later in the day. As the rain subsides, clearing skies are anticipated tonight, with temperatures plunging to about 29 degrees. The NWS indicates that winds will calm after midnight, providing a brief respite from the weather chaos.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, promises a turnaround with sunny skies and a high near 48 degrees. The evening will maintain mostly clear conditions, dropping to a low of approximately 30 degrees. However, residents should brace for another shift as rain is projected to return by Friday afternoon, with forecasts showing a 60% chance of precipitation and a high near 41 degrees.
As Friday night approaches, cloud cover will increase, with a 70% chance of rain and lows around 34 degrees. Rainy conditions are expected to persist through the weekend, tapering off by Sunday, which is forecasted to be mostly sunny with a nighttime low near 32 degrees.
Stay tuned for further updates as the weather evolves, and take necessary precautions during this morning’s adverse conditions. With the forecast promising clearer skies soon, Raleigh residents can look forward to a brighter midweek.
