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Rate of positive tests reaches record 35.9%; 4,689 in NC hospitals have COVID-19 — The rate of people testing positive for COVID-19 reached a record 35.9% on Wednesday, and the number of people in North Carolina hospitals with the virus is also a new high -- 4,689. More than 17,000 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, with the seven-day, rolling average of cases still over 30,000.
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Raleigh, NC

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7–Day Forecast

Wed

Partly Cloudy

57°/ 41°
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Mostly cloudy skies this morning then partly to mostly sunny skies this afternoon, breezy and warmer. Highs in the mid-upper 50s.

Mostly clear skies this evening then increasing clouds overnight. Lows in the upper 30s-lower 40s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:22 a.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  West Southwest 8 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:28 p.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
Mostly clear skies this evening then increasing clouds overnight. Lows in the upper 30s-lower 40s.

Mostly cloudy skies this morning then partly to mostly sunny skies this afternoon, breezy and warmer. Highs in the mid-upper 50s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:22 a.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  West Southwest 8 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:28 p.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  West Southwest 8 mph
Thu

Rain

47°/ 23°
Cloudy skies with rain developing this morning as an arctic cold front approaches the area later this afternoon. We expect rain into the afternoon hours and then once the arctic front passes, the temperatures will fall transitioning our rain over to wet snow into the evening. Highs in the mid-upper 40s then falling quickly late in the afternoon into the 30s.

Cloudy skies with some evening light snow and sleet then tapering off by midnight. Lows in the lower-mid 20s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:21 a.m.
- Precip
  
  80%
- Wind
  
  North Northeast 6 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:29 p.m.
- Precip
  
  30%
Cloudy skies with some evening light snow and sleet then tapering off by midnight. Lows in the lower-mid 20s.

Cloudy skies with rain developing this morning as an arctic cold front approaches the area later this afternoon. We expect rain into the afternoon hours and then once the arctic front passes, the temperatures will fall transitioning our rain over to wet snow into the evening. Highs in the mid-upper 40s then falling quickly late in the afternoon into the 30s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:21 a.m.
- Precip
  
  80%
- Wind
  
  North Northeast 6 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:29 p.m.
- Precip
  
  30%
- Wind
  
  North Northeast 6 mph
Fri

Snow

25°/ 17°
Cloudy skies with snow developing in the morning and lasting throughout the day for most areas except our southern counties. From Hoke to Cumberland, Sampson and Wayne there will be coverage of sleet and freezing rain which will likely cause some power outages. Temperatures in the afternoon will remain in the 20s.

Cloudy skies with snow tapering off after midnight as low pressure moves away from the coast. Lows in the mid teens to 20.
- Sunrise
  
  7:21 a.m.
- Precip
  
  90%
- Wind
  
  North 11 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:30 p.m.
- Precip
  
  60%
Cloudy skies with snow tapering off after midnight as low pressure moves away from the coast. Lows in the mid teens to 20.

Cloudy skies with snow developing in the morning and lasting throughout the day for most areas except our southern counties. From Hoke to Cumberland, Sampson and Wayne there will be coverage of sleet and freezing rain which will likely cause some power outages. Temperatures in the afternoon will remain in the 20s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:21 a.m.
- Precip
  
  90%
- Wind
  
  North 11 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:30 p.m.
- Precip
  
  60%
- Wind
  
  North 11 mph
Sat

Partly Cloudy

32°/ 20°
Partly cloudy skies and cold. Highs in the upper 20s-lower 30s. temperatures will barely get above freezing today so what has falling will likely remain on the ground today and through the rest of the weekend.

Partly cloudy skies and cold with refreezing of any slush that might have developed during the day on Saturday. Lows in the upper teens to lower 20s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:20 a.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
- Wind
  
  Northeast 3 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:31 p.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
Partly cloudy skies and cold with refreezing of any slush that might have developed during the day on Saturday. Lows in the upper teens to lower 20s.

Partly cloudy skies and cold. Highs in the upper 20s-lower 30s. temperatures will barely get above freezing today so what has falling will likely remain on the ground today and through the rest of the weekend.
- Sunrise
  
  7:20 a.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
- Wind
  
  Northeast 3 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:31 p.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  Northeast 3 mph
Sun

Mostly Clear

40°/ 25°
Mostly sunny and still cold but temperatures should be above freezing. Highs near 40.

Mostly clear and cold. Lows in the lower-mid 20s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:20 a.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  West 8 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:32 p.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
Mostly clear and cold. Lows in the lower-mid 20s.

Mostly sunny and still cold but temperatures should be above freezing. Highs near 40.
- Sunrise
  
  7:20 a.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  West 8 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:32 p.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  West 8 mph
Mon

Mostly Clear

44°/ 32°
Mostly sunny and chilly. Highs in the lower-mid 40s.

Mostly cloudy and chilly with lows in the lower 30s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:19 a.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  West 7 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:33 p.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
Mostly cloudy and chilly with lows in the lower 30s.

Mostly sunny and chilly. Highs in the lower-mid 40s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:19 a.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  West 7 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:33 p.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  West 7 mph
Tue

Rain

47°/ 34°
Cloudy skies with some rain possible. Highs in the mid-upper 40s.

Rain still possible. Lows in the mid-upper 30s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:19 a.m.
- Precip
  
  40%
- Wind
  
  South 4 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:34 p.m.
- Precip
  
  50%
Rain still possible. Lows in the mid-upper 30s.

Cloudy skies with some rain possible. Highs in the mid-upper 40s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:19 a.m.
- Precip
  
  40%
- Wind
  
  South 4 mph
- Sunset
  
  5:34 p.m.
- Precip
  
  50%
- Wind
  
  South 4 mph