First Alert Day Monday: Severe storms possible

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It will stay mostly cloudy and mild tonight with lows in the 60s. A few spotty showers are possible after sunset.

Monday is a First Alert Day as all of Central NC is under a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe storms. It will be mostly cloudy, warm and breezy for most of the day. During the afternoon, there could be a decent amount of sunshine ahead of a cold front. That front brings in the possibility of strong-to-severe storms for the evening hours. Storms will move in from West to East generally between 5 to 11pm. Storms will be capable of damaging wind gusts, flooding downpours, hail and even a tornado.

Showers and thunderstorms may continue through the first part of Monday night before moving offshore.

High pressure quickly builds back in on Tuesday. It will be a little cooler with highs around 70 degrees. Drier air will follow and will stick around for several days.

Wednesday will be the start of a very warm stretch. Highs will jump into the mid-70s then, but 80s will quickly follow.

Thursday and beyond will feature highs well into the 80s. There could be isolated storms around on some days with onshore flow and the high moisture, but coverage of any rain looks spotty at best.

By the end of the weekend, there are signs that another cold front could move in bringing a storms threat to end the weekend. Dreamville attendees will want to stay up to date with that rain chance. Much cooler air could follow.

Have a great week!
Cruz Medina