Quick hitter storm moves out, next chance for rain arrives for the weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A few storms rolled through central North Carolina late Wednesday, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings.

The Level 1 severe risk called for damaging winds and hail as the main threats. All warnings expired after 11:5 p.m., including in Wake, Durham and Orange counties.

High pressure briefly builds in behind the front for Thursday into Friday, bringing drier air and clear conditions. The exception will be a few showers in the Sandhills on Thursday.

The next opportunity for rain arrives late Friday night through Saturday as an area of low pressure tracks along the aforementioned cold front. Rain totals will be around 1" or less for most. Cooler air will be drawn in on Saturday, with highs in the upper 50s.

Sunday will be dry and mostly sunny with highs in the upper 60s.

Temperatures rebound into the mid-70s early next week and back to the 80s by midweek. Another round of rain may arrive later next week. Since this is still more than a week out, it will be something to monitor for now.

Have a great night!
Cruz Medina