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North Carolina steps into the morning with a cool, gray sky stretched over Raleigh as light clouds race east across the Triangle. The air feels damp and steady, carrying the early signal of a December Weather Alert that will push across central North Carolina by Tuesday, bringing widespread rain and possible travel delays for commuters returning to routine after the holiday stretch.
According to the National Weather Service, today stays mostly cloudy with a brief afternoon shower possible. Highs reach the mid-50s before calmer, drier air arrives Monday. That lull acts as the early sign of the stronger moisture plume arriving Tuesday. Meteorologists now track a system expected to deliver a half-inch to one inch of rainfall, with the heaviest falling between late morning and early evening. Drivers on I-40, I-440, and U.S. 1 should prepare for slower traffic, pooling water, and reduced visibility during heavier bursts…