Rain and storms expected midweek

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert: Wednesday is a First Alert Day for the potential of an isolated strong storm with gusty winds.

A few passing clouds are expected tonight. Lows will be in the 40s.

Clouds increase again Tuesday ahead of a weak disturbance. A spotty light shower is possible late Tuesday midday. Morning temps will be in the 40s Tuesday, with highs in the low 70s.

Wednesday is a First Alert Day as a more organized cold front moves into the Mid-Atlantic. Low pressure tracking through the Ohio Valley will drag a cold front across the region later in the day. Scattered showers and isolated storms will develop around midday. An isolated storm could turn strong-to-severe, which may lead to an isolated strong gust.

Behind the front, a drier and less humid airmass filters in for Thursday, with temperatures trending slightly lower into the end of the week. Overall rainfall totals through this storm are expected to average around an inch or less.

The rain will be beneficial, though insufficient relative to ongoing drought conditions.

The next chance of rain will be on Saturday as the front stalls to our south and a disturbance moves through the southeast. Scattered showers are expected at this time.

Temperatures this week will trend near or just below average.

Have a great night!
Cruz Medina