Residents of Raleigh, NC are waking up to a damp, foggy morning as light rain and reduced visibility of about three miles sweep through the area, according to a just announced update from the National Weather Service. With humidity at a staggering 96%, the current temperature of 37°F feels as cold as 30°F due to a northeast wind blowing at 10 mph.
Rain is expected to persist mainly until 3 p.m. today, with the east wind shifting to the north by afternoon and slowing down to around 7 mph. Residents should prepare for continued cloud cover tonight, as temperatures are projected to drop to around 32°F.
Looking ahead, the weekend will start off gloomy with a cloudy Saturday, but the forecast suggests a welcome change. Temperatures may climb to about 48°F with only light winds from the west. Sunday promises a brighter outlook, featuring mostly sunny skies with highs near 52°F. As night falls on Sunday, temperatures will again dip to around 34°F.
As the new week begins, Raleigh can anticipate mostly sunny conditions on Monday, December 11, with a cooler high of approximately 44°F. The National Weather Service predicts Monday night will clear, allowing temperatures to plummet to around 24°F.
From Tuesday through Wednesday, residents can expect a warming trend with mostly sunny skies, reaching a high near 55°F by midweek. Wednesday night will also see partly cloudy conditions, with lows around 41°F.
Looking further ahead, Thursday is forecasted to be mostly sunny, maintaining highs close to 54°F. The weather is expected to remain clear for the remainder of the week, providing a sharp contrast to the wet conditions of today.
As Raleigh navigates this cold and damp start, residents can look forward to the return of sunshine, making weekend outdoor plans more feasible. Stay tuned for further updates on weather conditions as they develop.
