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Grab a jacket 🧥 Cold start Tuesday before mid-week warmup

Don't put away the jackets just yet! It will be chilly at the bus stop Tuesday morning..

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WRAL Severe Weather Center
RALEIGH, N.C. — We're going to have a cold start to the day Tuesday.

Some areas will wake up to a brief freeze with temperatures mainly in the lower 30s.

"Heavy jackets in the morning will be needed," WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said.

Temperatures for Tuesday, March 19, will start out in the 30s for the first day of spring.

It will warm up through out the day, but temperatures will not break 60 degrees, with highs in the mid to upper 50s.

Winds will be between 10 mph and 15 mph throughout the day, so the breeze should make it feel cool in the shade.

  • Tuesday: A chilly start and a high of 57.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, highs in the low 70s.
  • Thursday: Partly cloudy and milder. High of 66.

Temperatures rise again mid-week

By Wednesday, we'll be back in the low 70s. Highs are in the 60s for Thursday and Friday.

Our next rain system will be arriving Friday and will linger into the weekend.

High temperatures won't be as warm as a last week, with only Wednesday reaching the 70s.

On Friday a front crosses the area bringing afternoon and evening showers.

"Some models show the rain lingering into Saturday and some don't, so stay tuned for the timing of the rain's exit," Gardner said.

Next weather maker, March 22.

Some areas could see up to three inches of rain this weekend, particularly on the coast.

Pollen count on the rise

The pollen count may irritate your allergies this week

The tree pollen count will be "very high" on Monday, so make sure you've got your allergy meds on hand.

"The next pollen-washing rain looks like it could be next Friday," said WRAL Meteorologist Mike Maze.

Average pollen counts in Spring

7-day forecast for central NC

7-Day Forecast
  • Tuesday: A chilly start and a high of 57.
  • Wednesday: Sunny skies and milder. High of 70.
  • Thursday: Partly cloudy and milder. High of 66.
  • Friday: Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. High of 61.
  • Saturday: Showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High of 60.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a 30% chance for rain, highs in the mid 60s.
  • Monday: Highs in the upper 50s-lower 60s.

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