Hot stretch with 90s, possible record highs before storms, cooler air move in

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First Alert Mid-morning Forecast: May 17

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Feeling like summer today in the low 90s with possible record highs in a few areas.

We'll be staying hot through Wednesday with highs in the 90s.

Wednesday might be the hottest day with more records possible, then a pattern change arrives.

A front arrives on Thursday bringing much needed rain and scattered storms.

The front stalls to our south on Friday, bringing periods of rain and cooler temperatures.

There are increasing signs that we stay unsettled through the holiday weekend with shower chances each day.

Bad timing with Memorial Day weekend, but we desperately need the rain as this has potential to take a decent bite out of the extreme drought.

Have a great day!
Steve Stewart


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