Cloudy, damp evening before drier weather returns Sunday

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert Forecast: After a wet day across the state, drier weather returns tonight into Sunday.

The recent stretch of wet weather has made a noticeable difference. RDU has recorded rain on 7 of the last 8 days, helping chip away at the severe drought across central North Carolina.

Drier conditions are expected this evening outside of some pockets of drizzle and lingering clouds.

Sunday looks much more pleasant, with highs in the upper 80s and only a slight chance of an isolated late-day storm. A few high-resolution models also hint at the possibility of storms Sunday night. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Looking ahead to next week, temperatures will hover near 90 degrees most days. The next good chance for storms arrives late Tuesday into Tuesday night, and a few of those storms could become strong to severe.

After Tuesday night's rain, a typical summertime pattern sets up with highs will near 90 degrees and partly cloudy skies each day.

Have a great night!
Cruz Medina