First spring weekend looking good

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A front moving through the Triangle this evening will continue to bring a chance for some thunderstorms, mainly in eastern areas by early evening. With some instability noted, there can be gusty winds and small hail in any stronger storm. After that, the weather will quiet down for some time.

Compared to the last forecast, no temperature changes were made and adjustments were only made to rain chances next week, based on a reading of the latest modeling.

In the short term, drier and cooler air will arrive along gusty west-northwesterly winds tonight into tomorrow, with temperatures expected to be almost exactly average for late March, but sharply cooler compared to the 50s last night and 80s yesterday.

High pressure will quickly move offshore for the weekend, with a return flow allowing temperatures to warm back into the 70s both days. The broad ridging that the region will experience this weekend will give way to broad troughing next week, as waves of energy and moisture circulate through the Eastern Seaboard.

The next opportunity for rain will come Monday, as another front passes through from a storm moving across the Great Lakes and New England. With a limited moisture feed and some modest instability, a thunderstorm or two can occur. Behind that, temperatures will drop into the 60s for most of next week, with a general increase in cloudiness and additional shower and rain chances expected through midweek.

Have a great evening!

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