Scattered thunderstorms possible Saturday evening; drier air arrives Sunday

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- We have a chance of scattered thunderstorms through Saturday evening, with a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk for a severe storm or two, especially across the northwest Piedmont.

Sunday brings a welcome change as drier air moves in from the north behind a cold front. Humidity will gradually drop through the day, with dew points falling into the mid to upper 50s across the Triad by Sunday evening-a pleasant change for late August. The southeastern part of the area may remain a bit more humid, with dew points in the mid to upper 60s.

Most of the area should stay dry Sunday and Monday, although an isolated thunderstorm is possible south and east of the Triangle.

By midweek, rain chances return as the front moves back north. Wednesday brings a chance of showers and storms across the region, with Thursday currently looking like the most likely day for rain. The front should shift closer to the coast Friday and Saturday, bringing more scattered precipitation to central North Carolina.

Thanks,
Kim