Raleigh, NC – A wet and windy weekend is on the way for central North Carolina, with heavy rain and gusty winds expected Saturday and Sunday. Residents should prepare for slick roads, potential flooding, and travel delays.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will begin Saturday afternoon, intensifying overnight with an 80% chance of precipitation. Winds could gust up to 18 mph, making travel hazardous. By Sunday, rain will continue, with a 100% chance of showers and up to three-quarters of an inch of precipitation possible.
Temperatures will fluctuate, with highs reaching 68°F Sunday before cooling to 32°F overnight. The beginning of next week will bring drier conditions, with sunshine on Monday for Washington’s Birthday and highs near 48°F. However, midweek could see another round of wet weather, with a chance of rain Wednesday and a potential mix of freezing rain by Wednesday night…