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Over the past week, about 6% coronavirus tests in NC have returned positive. The state has not seen a rate that low since early October. — Just about 6 percent of the coronavirus tests administered in North Carolina over the past week have come back positive, the first time the rolling, seven-day average has been that low since October. The state also reported another 3,551 coronavirus infections Thursday, 1,498 people hospitalized with COVID-19 and 63 more virus-related deaths.
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Raleigh, NC

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7–Day Forecast

Thu

Partly Cloudy

62°/ 38°
Hourly Forecast »
Partly cloudy skies and not as warm. Highs in the mid 50s-lower 60s. We have a weak cool front that moves through the area this morning that delivers a slightly cooler air mass so that is why we do not expect the 70s again for the day.

Mostly cloudy skies and cooler. lows in the mid 30s-lower 40s.
- Sunrise
  
  6:48 a.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  West 10 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:06 p.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
Mostly cloudy skies and cooler. lows in the mid 30s-lower 40s.

Partly cloudy skies and not as warm. Highs in the mid 50s-lower 60s. We have a weak cool front that moves through the area this morning that delivers a slightly cooler air mass so that is why we do not expect the 70s again for the day.
- Sunrise
  
  6:48 a.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  West 10 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:06 p.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  West 10 mph
Fri

Rain Showers

49°/ 41°
Mostly cloudy skies this morning then cloudy this afternoon with some light rain shifting into the area from the west. Highs will be cooler in the mid 40s-lower 50s. There's a better chance for rain this evening and overnight.

Cloudy skies with rain becoming more likely this evening and especially overnight. Lows in the upper 30s-lower 40s.
- Sunrise
  
  6:46 a.m.
- Precip
  
  40%
- Wind
  
  Northwest 10 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:07 p.m.
- Precip
  
  60%
Cloudy skies with rain becoming more likely this evening and especially overnight. Lows in the upper 30s-lower 40s.

Mostly cloudy skies this morning then cloudy this afternoon with some light rain shifting into the area from the west. Highs will be cooler in the mid 40s-lower 50s. There's a better chance for rain this evening and overnight.
- Sunrise
  
  6:46 a.m.
- Precip
  
  40%
- Wind
  
  Northwest 10 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:07 p.m.
- Precip
  
  60%
- Wind
  
  Northwest 10 mph
Sat

Chance of Rain Showers

63°/ 52°
Mostly cloudy with some brief showers possible in the morning then quite possibly dry for the remainder of the day. Right now it does appear mostly cloudy for the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s-mid 60s.

Mostly cloudy skies and milder. Lows in the upper 40s-lower 50s.
- Sunrise
  
  6:45 a.m.
- Precip
  
  30%
- Wind
  
  Northeast 10 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:08 p.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
Mostly cloudy skies and milder. Lows in the upper 40s-lower 50s.

Mostly cloudy with some brief showers possible in the morning then quite possibly dry for the remainder of the day. Right now it does appear mostly cloudy for the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s-mid 60s.
- Sunrise
  
  6:45 a.m.
- Precip
  
  30%
- Wind
  
  Northeast 10 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:08 p.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
- Wind
  
  Northeast 10 mph
Sun

Chance of Rain Showers

69°/ 56°
Mostly cloudy to overcast skies with a small chance for some showers. It could be a lot warmer today with highs in the mid 60s-lower 70s. If we have enough sunshine temperatures could potentially be warmer than this.

Cloudy skies and cool with rain chances increasing. Lows in the mid 50s.
- Sunrise
  
  6:44 a.m.
- Precip
  
  30%
- Wind
  
  East 5 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:09 p.m.
- Precip
  
  50%
Cloudy skies and cool with rain chances increasing. Lows in the mid 50s.

Mostly cloudy to overcast skies with a small chance for some showers. It could be a lot warmer today with highs in the mid 60s-lower 70s. If we have enough sunshine temperatures could potentially be warmer than this.
- Sunrise
  
  6:44 a.m.
- Precip
  
  30%
- Wind
  
  East 5 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:09 p.m.
- Precip
  
  50%
- Wind
  
  East 5 mph
Mon

Rain Showers

65°/ 41°
Cloudy with showers still likely. Highs in the mid-upper 60s.

Cloudy skies and not too cool. Lows in the mid 40s-50.
- Sunrise
  
  6:42 a.m.
- Precip
  
  50%
- Wind
  
  Southwest 10 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:10 p.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
Cloudy skies and not too cool. Lows in the mid 40s-50.

Cloudy with showers still likely. Highs in the mid-upper 60s.
- Sunrise
  
  6:42 a.m.
- Precip
  
  50%
- Wind
  
  Southwest 10 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:10 p.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
- Wind
  
  Southwest 10 mph
Tue

Rain Showers

54°/ 40°
Cloudy skies with a chance for rain late in the day and into the evening. Highs potentially cooler in the mid-upper 50s.

Cloudy skies with rain. Lows in the mid 40s.
- Sunrise
  
  6:41 a.m.
- Precip
  
  40%
- Wind
  
  North 6 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:11 p.m.
- Precip
  
  50%
Cloudy skies with rain. Lows in the mid 40s.

Cloudy skies with a chance for rain late in the day and into the evening. Highs potentially cooler in the mid-upper 50s.
- Sunrise
  
  6:41 a.m.
- Precip
  
  40%
- Wind
  
  North 6 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:11 p.m.
- Precip
  
  50%
- Wind
  
  North 6 mph
Wed

Chance of Rain Showers

59°/ 41°
Clouds with rain still possible. Highs near 60.

Partly Cloudy. 20% chance of precipitation. Low of 41° F.
- Sunrise
  
  6:40 a.m.
- Precip
  
  30%
- Wind
  
  East Southeast 4 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:12 p.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
Partly Cloudy. 20% chance of precipitation. Low of 41° F.

Clouds with rain still possible. Highs near 60.
- Sunrise
  
  6:40 a.m.
- Precip
  
  30%
- Wind
  
  East Southeast 4 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:12 p.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
- Wind
  
  East Southeast 4 mph