Raleigh, North CarolinaNorth Carolina is currently seeing a nice stretch of dry weather and sunshine following a rainy close to the workweek. Residents can enjoy a peaceful stretch into midweek as the National Weather Service advises that no dangerous weather conditions are anticipated in the state through at least Wednesday.
Clear Skies, Comfortable Temps Expected Across the Region
Over the weekend, there will be largely sunny skies, light northeast breezes, and daytime highs close to 89 to 91 degrees in parts of central and eastern North Carolina, including Raleigh, Fayetteville, Durham, and Greensboro. There will be some respite from the heat of the day as overnight lows drop into the upper 60s and low 70s.
This change was made just days after localized torrential rains on Friday overwhelmed urban drainage systems, causing minor flooding in parts of Raleigh and the neighboring areas. Although there were some short-term travel delays due to the flooding, no significant injuries or damage to the infrastructure were reported.
Isolated Storm Chances Return Late Monday
According to forecasters, there is little likelihood of scattered showers by late afternoon, and the area will stay dry until Monday morning. There are now no weather advisories in effect, and these showers are predicted to be sporadic and mild.
The central North Carolina forecast consists of:
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Saturday:
Sunny, high of 89 F, low of 69 F -
Sunday:
Sunny and warmer, high near 91 F -
Monday:
Slight chance of PM storms, high of 91 F -
Tuesday & Wednesday:
Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s
Residents Encouraged to Use the Break Wisely
Weather experts are urging North Carolinians to enjoy this period of stability after a summer marred by intermittent flash flooding and heat advisories.
According to a regional NWS spokeswoman, now is an excellent time to schedule any outside repairs, take quick getaways, or simply enjoy the late summer light. Forecasters predict that the steady conditions will continue until late next week, at which point storm patterns might start to change once more.
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