Colder air returns as the soaking rain exits central North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- As expected, the Triangle saw a good soaking of rain on Wednesday. The rain started early and was heavy at times lasting throughout the day across central North Carolina.
Sunshine returns Thursday but so do lower temperatures. The highs will be in the upper 40s, but it will warm up to the 50s by Saturday and stay dry.
A much quieter and colder period of weather is ahead for the rest of the week and the start of the weekend. Temperatures will be several degrees below historical averages. A more easterly flow setting up beginning late Friday will result in a slight uptick in temperatures and cloudiness before our next chance of rain arrives Sunday.
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Wednesday Weather Impacts
Northampton County Schools dismissed students at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday due to the severe weather risk and potential for flooding.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival will be closed tonight because of possible weather conditions. People who purchased tickets for tonight will have them honored any night through January 12. Refunds are also available if unable to attend by clicking here.
