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Mostly cloudy skies this morning then partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Highs in the mid-upper 70s. Any showers or storms today should be in our far eastern counties. There are signs that the rain will back to the west on Saturday making its way into our local viewing area.

Sunrise: 6:07 a.m.

Wind: NE at 10-20 mph

Mostly clear and cool. Lows in the lower-mid 50s. Winds from the northeast at 5-10 mph.

Sunset: 8:16 p.m.

Mostly cloudy skies with some showers possible late in the day and into the evening. Most of the rain will be in our eastern counties. Highs in the mid-upper 70s. Low pressure near the coast the past two days is making its way back inland. Showers which have been confined to the coast will start to head back inland later this afternoon and evening. More showers are in the forecast for Sunday and Monday as well.

Sunrise: 6:06 a.m.

Chance of precip: 30%

Wind: N/NE at 10-15 mph

Cloudy skies with showers possible. Lows in the lower-mid 50s. Winds from the northeast at 5-10 mph.

Sunset: 8:16 p.m.

Chance of precip: 40%

Partly cloudy skies with showers and possible thunderstorms.

Sunrise: 6:06 a.m.

Chance of precip: 50%

Wind: NE at 5-10 mph

Mostly cloudy

Sunset: 8:17 p.m.

Chance of precip: 20%

Partly cloudy with a chance for some storms this afternoon.

Sunrise: 6:05 a.m.

Chance of precip: 50%

Wind: E at 5-10 mph

Evening storms?

Sunset: 8:18 p.m.

Chance of precip: 30%

Partly cloudy and warmer with a chance for showers and storms.

Sunrise: 6:04 a.m.

Chance of precip: 30%

Wind: SW at 5-10 mph

Evening storms?

Sunset: 8:19 p.m.

Chance of precip: 20%

Partly cloudy with a few late day storms.

Sunrise: 6:04 a.m.

Chance of precip: 30%

Wind: SW at 5-10 mph

Evening storms?

Sunset: 8:19 p.m.

Chance of precip: 30%

Partly cloudy and warm with some afternoon and evening storms possible.

Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.

Chance of precip: 30%

Wind: NE at 5-10 mph

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Slow-moving storms dump rain on Raleigh, head south
Slow-moving storms dumped rain on Raleigh and several counties south of the Triangle Thursday afternoon. Though the storms are strong enough to bring lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds, no severe weather watches or warnings have been issued.
Updated 6:10 p.m. yesterday | Read Story | 22 comments

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wralweather: Today's air quality forecast: green (Good)
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