2 weeks Ago By Adrianne Sinclair
Raleigh residents woke up to blankets of patchy dense fog this morning, reducing visibility to a challenging quarter-mile in some areas. The National Weather Service Raleigh NC has advised drivers to exercise extra caution, with the suggestion to slow down and allow for increased distance for stopping while the fog lingers until around 9 am to 10 am. The service issued a Special Weather Statement addressing these conditions, emphasizing safety for those hitting the roads early.
The outlook for the rest of today signals a transition to mostly sunny skies with the temperature climbing to a high near 77 degrees. However, come tonight, the NWS projects increasing clouds with a low sinking to around 63 degrees, accompanied by south wind at 8 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 23 mph. The weather will take a stormy turn Sunday, with forecasts predicting a 90% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm post-11 am, plus the potential for new rainfall between a quarter and half-inch.
Harsh weather conditions are expected to persist into Sunday night, with likely showers and possible thunderstorms foretold before 2 am, then just a chance of showers after. The NWS warns this could lead to localized flash flooding, particularly in urban areas, and even a brief stint of tornadoes. The wind will stand as another contender as it steadily picks up Saturday night through Sunday, flaunting gusts between 35 to 45 mph.
The NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook highlights these gusty winds as a concern outside the storms.As the week warms up, Raleigh will see better days with balmy highs reaching up to 78 degrees by Wednesday. Although Thursday brings a 40% chance of rain, the sun plans to reclaim the sky by Friday, offering respite with a sunny high near 61 degrees.
In light of the tumultuous weather ahead, the NWS advises that "Spotter activation may be needed.".
