Much Cooler Today, Rain Returns Tonight

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Today & Tonight: Tuesday morning across central NC begins with clear skies from I-85 north and continued cloudiness from the Triangle to areas south and east. Most of the region will see some cloud breaks by late morning, however, clouds will return by the afternoon. It will also be considerably chillier today than it was yesterday, with high temps only making it back into the upper 40s and low 50s-around 25 degrees lower. Lows will be in the 30s.

Much-Needed Rain Midweek: The cold front that passed Tuesday morning will lift back north Tuesday night. This, along with a disturbance, will bring scattered rain overnight Tuesday and steadier rain through Wednesday morning. Totals will range from 0.25" to 1" with isolated higher amounts. Clouds and rain will keep highs mainly in the 40s Lows will be in the upper 20s and low 30s. Dry conditions return Thursday. Skies will be partly cloudy, with highs in the upper 40s to near 50. Lows will be in the 30s.

Friday & The Weekend: The next disturbance will bring a chance of spotty showers Friday and scattered showers Saturday. Afternoon highs will be in the mid/upper 50s Friday, low 70s Saturday, and mid 60s Sunday. Lows Friday and Saturday nights will be in the 50s.

Have a great day!

Kweilyn Murphy