Stray Shower Today

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Areas of fog have already started to appear across the eastern and northern parts of North Carolina. Fog will continue to expand throughout the morning hours before quickly tapering off this morning. After a few showers yesterday, a primarily dry day is in store with the exception of a stray shower. High pressure will build in from the North and be in control of our weather promoting seasonable temperatures and partly to mostly sunny skies. Saturday night, a weak cold front can generate a shower or two, well off to the north and west of Raleigh before running out of moisture. On Sunday, a backdoor cold front will approach the area from the north and can trigger an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. High-res guidance indicates that these thunderstorms will be rather isolated in coverage.

In the wake of the storms, cooler air will rush back in from the northeast and temperatures will be close to the historical average of 80. A stronger cold front will approach the area at midweek and can bring another round of drenching storms. Models are currently highlighting Wednesday as the highest chance for showers and thunderstorms. After this front pushes through we'll likely see some less humid air move in, although temperatures will remain relatively close to seasonable throughout next week. Looking ahead, we'll be keeping our eye both on the next system moving through the Plains and the tropics for the next chance of rain in the Triangle.

Have a great day!

Steve Stewart