Raleigh residents can expect a mix of inclement weather patterns this week, with the National Weather Service forecasting a combination of showers and thunderstorms, particularly this afternoon. According to the latest update from the NWS in Raleigh, NC, the city will likely see showers and potential thunderstorms before 3 pm today, with a 60% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, and potentially higher in thunderstorms. Wind speed is holding at a gentle Southeast 3 mph with a sobering humidity level of 87%, painting a damp picture for the early hours.
Tonight’s weather forecast suggests a slightly more forgiving scenario, promising only isolated showers between 9 pm and 11 pm with a low of around 57 degrees. The South wind is set to further calm down, eventually becoming placid in the evening. However, a chance of precipitation will linger at 20%.
Going into the workweek, those in Raleigh can expect a slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms post-11 am on Monday, with a forecasted high approaching 80 degrees. The sun will make a confident appearance despite the possibility of rain, matched with a calm wind that’s predicted to shift South with speeds of 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation will stand at 30%…