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Temp: 44.9°F

Forecast Last Updated at Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 1:42PM

More Clouds, Less Cold

This afternoon is not as cold as yesterday, but cloud cover hampers full warming potential so it remains chilly. Clouds are courtesy of low pressure trolling the northern Gulf of Mexico today and Friday and then the Carolinas coast this weekend. That's far enough away that it remains quiet here. Clouds decrease late tomorrow leading to a sunny weekend.

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Generally clear & cool
Temperatures in the mid 40s
Light NE wind

Thursday Hi: 43 Lo: 29 Partly sunny; Chilly; Light South wind

Friday Hi: 45 Lo: 26 More clouds than sun; Cool; NW wind 5-15 mph

Saturday Hi: 46 Lo: 22 Scattered clouds; Nice Saturday; Light East wind

Sunday Hi: 46 Lo: 28 Ample sunshine; No complaints

Monday Hi: 46 Lo: 29 A good amount of sunshine; Cool

Further Out

Tuesday - Increasing PM clouds; Cool; High in the mid 40s; Low in the upper 20s
Wednesday - Mostly cloudy & cold; High in the upper 30s; Low in the upper 20s

Forecast Discussion

Fair weather is the story until early next week. It's a close call however, as moisture surges north tonight tied to an area of low pressure in the northern Gulf. We'll dodge anything more than clouds today and Friday as precipitation is focused along the I-85 corridor and points east. For what it's worth, as the low moves along the Southeast coast this weekend it strengthens and makes a mess for NC beaches, especially the Outer Banks.

The weekend is sunny and seasonably cool with ample sunshine.

It potentially gets more interesting late next Tuesday and Wednesday as a clipper heads our direction from the Upper Midwest. I've sat on my hands this morning as there are timing concerns. If computer guidance holds course we'd deal with light rain late Tuesday changing to snow Wednesday morning. It will be fast if it comes to fruition followed by an equally fast warm surge behind it. More to come. Right now, just enjoy an ideal stretch of mid-November pleasantries.

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