Sunny and Very Warm

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert: June-like warmth is on track for the remainder of the week. Isolated strong to severe storms will be possible later in the day Friday.

Good Morning! Skies are clearing in a west to east manner this morning, with a nice and sunny day in store for Central NC today. Due to the additional sunshine today, it will be very warm. Highs will soar into the mid to upper 80s and perhaps even 90 down into the Sandhills.

There is a chance for some afternoon showers and thunderstorms in spots Friday as a cold front approaches the area. There is a level 1 risk of isolated strong to severe storms from Raleigh and areas south and west. High-res models are indicating that coverage will likely be spotty as the steadier line of thunderstorms breaks apart coming over the mountains. Brief, heavy, gusty showers will be possible with some rumbles of thunder.

This weekend we can expect a break from the warmth of the past week as temperatures start to drop. Highs Saturday will be in the mid 70s, and Highs Sunday will be in the mid 60s. This trend will continue Monday-that's nearly 10 degrees below the historical average!

To end the weekend, an incoming disturbance and developing surface low will move across the region, bringing steadier and widespread rain to the viewing area. The GFS amplifies the pattern a bit more and slows it down, keeping rain around through most of the day Monday.

Next week models start to differ when bringing the next feature into the area, but the general trend looks to be more seasonable with highs in the mid and upper 70s, with a chance at a little rain.

Have a good day!

Kweilyn