North Carolina Forecast: Highs soar to 80s this week; rain showers in the forecast Easter weekend

Rain showers Tuesday morning will taper off, leaving behind a warm but cloudy day with highs reaching into the lower 80s.

Spotty, isolated showers are expected to clear by 10 a.m. According to WRAL meteorologist Peta Sheerwood, around lunchtime we'll see cloudy skies brighten up a bit. Temperatures will be in the 70s at noon and the low 80s by 4 p.m.

Lows will be mild overnight, in the upper 50s or low 60s. Wednesday will likely be the hottest day of the week, with a high around 87 degrees. Highs will be in the low 80s Thursday, and there will be a 40% chance for rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. A front arriving late week could keep the weather unsettled Friday and into Easter weekend. Friday will be cooler, with a high in the upper 50s, and rain possible throughout the day. Saturday is also looking rainy and cool, with highs in the mid 50s and a 60% chance for precipitation, especially in our southern counties. Sunday looks to be the drier and warmer weekend day, with a 20% chance for rain and temperatures in the mid 60s. This forecast is not set in stone, so keep checking back for any changes. Skies will be partly cloudy but there is no rain in the forecast Wednesday.