Alert Day Possible for Friday

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's a cooler afternoon with highs in the low to mid 60s. The average high at RDU is 71.

Clouds will increase late tonight as a developing storm system approaches from the Midwest.

Outside of a little sun in the morning Thursday, most of the day will be cloudy with only a spotty shower in the afternoon. Highs will be in the low 70s.

Rain and storms will develop late Thursday night, with a few rounds of showers and storms through Friday afternoon before activity starts to taper into Friday evening. There is an Level 1 of 5 severe risk Friday east of Raleigh. An Alert Day is possible. Damaging winds and hail are the main concerns. Rain totals will range from 0.50" to 1.50" for most. Highs Friday will be in the upper 60s.

The weekend will be chilly, especially with plenty of clouds around from the broad trough over the East with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s.

A ridge of highs pressure will build over the region into the new week. Highs Monday and Tuesday will be in the low to mid 80s with lows in the 50s and 60s. Monday and Tuesday's record highs are 91 and 92 F, respectively, both set in 1950.

Have a great rest of your week!
Cruz Medina