Storms tonight; Unsettled holiday weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert Forecast: Storm chances pick up tonight and will continue through the middle of next week. The heat will ease.

After another hot day, thunderstorms are expected ahead of a cold front that moves in tonight. Most of the rain/storm chances will hold off until after sunset, and will continue overnight. Rainfall totals look to be around 1" or less. There is potential for locally higher rainfall totals northwest of the Triangle.

Expect additional storms Friday evening as the front remains generally stationary. Friday will be around 20 degrees cooler, with highs in the low 70s in the Triangle, mid 60s north, and low 80s in the Sandhills.

The front lifts north Sunday, leading to highs in the mid 80s Sunday through midweek and lows in the 60s. Memorial Day will feature hit-or-miss showers and storms. Daily shower/storm chances will also be possible through the middle of next week.

Have a great night!
Cruz Medina