Coolest day of the week, 80s return Wednesday

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert Forecast: Coolest day of the week today, warming up Wednesday.

This afternoon will be bright and sunny, with highs in the mid-60s to around 70 degrees.

High pressure shifts offshore this evening and tonight. Lows will be in the 40s under mainly clear skies. High pressure will continue to strengthen, leading to highs in the 80s starting Wednesday. Highs will be in the upper 80s to near 90 by Friday and Saturday.

The next cold front will approach this weekend, which will be our next best chance at seeing any rain. Unfortunately, rain totals will be around 0.50" or less.

The upper pattern looks stalled and messy beyond this period, but a series of rain and storm chances early next week seems at least plausible, combined with continued above-historical-average warmth.

Have a great day!
Cruz Medina