High of 82 and 50% rain chance on Friday in the Triad

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) —Scattered showers are in the forecast for today, but fewer thunderstorms are expected.

Temperatures are going to stay lower than normal, in the lower-80’s.  The chance of rain is 50%.  Tonight, scattered showers continue, especially west of the Triad.  Lows will be mild, near 70°.

A stationary front will continue to produce showers and thunderstorms across the state all weekend.

There is a small chance for a few severe storms tomorrow from the Triad eastward with a primary threat for damaging winds.  Highs will be in the lower-80’s Saturday and mid-80’s Sunday.

On both days, the chance of rain is 60%.

As the new work week begins, we will see very little change in the forecast.  Highs stay steadily in the mid-80s through Thursday, and rain chances will run high, between 60% and 80%.  Total rainfall over the next seven days could range between 2″ and 4″!

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