Scattered Storms Again Today

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- As expected, a few showers drifted into the area last night, especially in the west. Today the atmosphere is more conducive for a few showers and a few thunderstorms with abundant moisture. A few leftover showers can continue this morning before a weak cold front triggers a round of thunderstorms across the Piedmont this afternoon.

Tomorrow looks to bring similar conditions today with quite humid conditions and a few showers and thunderstorms around, particularly in the afternoon as the front finally moves through the area. Rainfall totals should average around 0.50" with some areas receiving double getting in on several thunderstorms.

A new system moving across the country on Tuesday can bring an afternoon thunderstorm or two as a developing warm front surges to the north. By Wednesday the effects of the warm front will be quite clear as skies clear and temperatures once again soar into the low 90s, falling just short of the record 95 from 1940.

Thursday temperatures once again have the chance to reach 90 before an incoming cold front sparks afternoon and evening thunderstorms, perhaps some severe thunderstorms.

Looking ahead, the general pattern looks to take a turn to more zonal flow with a return to near or below-seasonable temperatures, with sunny skies and less humid conditions.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Steve Stewart