Thursday, July 3, 2008

Rain Chances Increase Through the Holiday Weekend...

Another hot day is on tap for the 4th with increasing humidity, as a south-southwesterly wind flow continues over the area. Afternoon temperatures will average in the low to mid 90s and we might catch a thunderstorm or two late in the day or during the evening. However, the chances are relatively low (about 20%-30% with the best chances north and west of town) as a front inches into the region from the northwest. The rain chances will increase on Saturday and numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday afternoon and again on Sunday. If you're heading out of town, here's what to expect:

THE BEACHES

Friday---Partly to mostly sunny...HIGH in the low to mid 90s (Wind: S 10-15 mph)
Saturday---A mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers/thunderstorms (40%)...HIGH in the upper 80s (Wind: S 10-15 mph)
Sunday---A mix of clouds and sun, scattered showers/thunderstorms (50%)...HIGH in the mid 80s

THE MOUNTAINS

Friday---Partly sunny early on, then mostly cloudy with a few showers/thunderstorms (40%)...HIGH in the mid 80s (Wind: S/SW 6-12 mph)
Saturday---Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms (60%)...HIGH in the low 80s (Wind: S 6-12 mph)
Sunday---Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms (50%)...HIGH in the low 80s

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Friday---Partly sunny early on, then increasing clouds with a few late showers or thunderstorms (40%)...HIGH around 90 (Wind: SW 6-12 mph)
Saturday---Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms (60%)...HIGH in the low to mid 80s (Wind: SW/E 5-10 mph)
Sunday---Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms around (50%)...HIGH in the low 80s

RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C.

Friday---Partly sunny, hot and more humid (a 20% risk of a nighttime thunderstorm)...HIGH in the mid 90s (Wind: SW 5-10 mph)
Saturday---A mix of sun and clouds with a few scattered showers and thunderstorms (40%)...HIGH around 90 (Wind: SW 6-12 mph)
Sunday---Lots of clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms (60%)...HIGH in the mid to upper 80s

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