90s return this weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Though the calendar says May, temperatures will be summerlike tomorrow through the first half of the upcoming week. Surface high pressure will be anchored across the western Atlantic with upper level ridge building across the East.

Along with the warmer temperatures this pattern will unfortunately keep the region dry. Afternoon high temperatures will approach or break the daily records at RDU Sunday through Wednesday. The last four day stretch in May at RDU of 90 degrees or warmer was May 19-22, 2022.

The ridge of high pressure breaks down late next week.

This will allow a cold front to approach the region. There are timing differences in the guidance as to if and when the front will move through the region. We will allow for some rain and possible thunderstorms around Thursday. Temperatures will return to near the historical average for late in the upcoming week.

Have a great weekend!

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