Drier air arrives, humidity drops today

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First Alert Evening Forecast: Aug. 22

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Plenty of sunshine is expected today with seasonable temperatures across central North Carolina.

A weak cold front will move through around midday, bringing in slightly less humid air. No rain is expected with the front.

That front will stall near the coast tomorrow. A few high-resolution models suggest isolated showers or storms could develop south and east of the I-95 corridor, but most of central North Carolina should remain dry and pleasant with a mix of sun and clouds.

An additional shot of drier air arrives Tuesday, with dew points dropping into the low to mid-50s! That should make for a fantastic late-summer day!

Humidity begins to increase again on Wednesday, and a few storms may develop during the evening hours. The best chance for more widespread showers and thunderstorms this week looks to arrive on Thursday.

Have a great day!

Steve Stewart


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