Warm and Windy Friday, Rain and Cool Down Coming to North Carolina

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

After areas of patchy dense fog early and passing showers on Friday morning, sunshine may return for the afternoon. Isolated thunder is possible ahead of an advancing cold front through midday. Winds may gust between 30-40 mph during the day as the cold front approaches. Rain chances develop again late Friday night into Saturday morning, with light rainfall totals expected.

Why it matters

The changing weather conditions over the weekend will impact outdoor activities and travel plans for residents in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.

The details

Friday will see a mix of weather, starting with patchy dense fog and passing showers in the morning. However, sunshine may return for the afternoon as an advancing cold front brings the possibility of isolated thunderstorms through midday. Winds will also be gusty, reaching 30-40 mph during the day. The cold front will then bring rain chances again late Friday night into Saturday morning, though rainfall totals are expected to be light. Sunday will see early rain clear out quickly, but clouds will linger and highs will only reach the chilly upper 40s. Some mountain snow showers may also develop late Saturday into Sunday, though snowfall totals are likely to be light.

• Early Friday morning: Patchy dense fog
• Friday morning: Passing showers
• Friday midday: Isolated thunderstorms possible
• Friday afternoon: Sunshine may return
• Late Friday night into Saturday morning: Rain chances develop again
• Sunday: Early rain clears out, but clouds linger and highs reach upper 40s