Warm and bright through midweek

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert Forecast: The warm up continues through Wednesday. Wednesday night through Thursday will feature scattered rain and storms.

Expect warm conditions this evening with temperatures in the 70s. Overnight, temperatures will cool into the 50s.

Tuesday will be a couple of degrees warmer and more breezy. Highs will be in the lower half of the 80s. Wednesday turns mostly cloudy, with a spotty shower late in the day.

Rain and storms are more likely overnight Wednesday into Thursday as the next front moves in.

A few stronger storms can't be ruled out, and rainfall totals will likely be around .50 " of rain with some areas getting more under a heavy thunderstorm.

We'll dry out and turn cooler for Friday, then a decent Mother's Day weekend is on tap with near normal highs and partly cloudy skies.

The long-range models are hinting at another chance for rain next Monday evening. Highs will be near 80 on Monday.

Have a great night!
Cruz Medina