Russell’s First Alert Forecast: A soggy start to your Sunday, conditions improving later today

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - As low pressure continues to progress eastward, winds along the coast may increase to reach 25 to 35 mph, with potential gusts as high as 40 mph. Elevated surf is likely along the Southern Outer Banks and Crystal Coast. The rain will be periodic throughout the morning and will leave the coast by the afternoon. Clear skies will return on Monday and Tuesday as high pressure builds back into the area. Temperatures will hold into the mid 60s, which is near average for this time of year.

More rain arrives on Wednesday before clearing out on Thursday. Mostly sunny skies will carry over from Thursday through early next weekend.

Sunday

Cloudy with scattered showers and storms. High of 74. Wind: SW 10-18 mph, G 25-35. Rain chance: 80%.

Sunday night

Clearing and partly cloudy. Low of 52. Wind: W 10-15 mph

Monday

Mostly sunny and mild. High of 65. Wind: NW 5-10.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny and mild. High of 63. Wind: WNW 5-10.

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