Record-warmth by the end of the week

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The hottest stretch of the year, so far, will take over at the end of the week, possibly leading to the first 90-degree day of 2025.

This evening looks great for any outdoor plans. We'll cool down quickly, but no rain is expected. Tonight will bring the coolest conditions in several nights as the low actually drops just below 50.

Tomorrow the clouds will thicken up during the days as a warm front approaches and boosts the humidity from the afternoon hours straight through tomorrow night. Highs will top out in the mid 70s with spotty drizzle possible late Wednesday night.

Highs jump to the mid 80s Thursday with some sun around as a big ridge of high pressure builds to our east. It will be even warmer with a high around 90 degrees on Friday. That 90 degrees would break the old daily record.

Weekend highs will be near 90 degrees! There will be a mix of sunshine and clouds each days, but the next cold front approaches the area late on Sunday. We're keeping Saturday's rain chance at 20% and keeping Sunday's rain/storm chance at 30% for the evening. More rain is expected Sunday night into Monday.

Monday will be cooler, and it likely stays like that for several days.

Have a great night!
Cruz Medina