No fewer than an half dozen people have made reference to the Seattle like weather we have been having during the afternoon here his week, and it's a good observation.  Much like the Pacific Northwest we have been under the imposing influence a cool maritime air mass.   

While the mist and drizzle hasn't accounted for much (only .02" in the last two days), it has made it a bit uncomfortable outside.  And with the upper level pattern helping to lock this scenario in plan for the next couple of days.

So the northeasterly winds bringing cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions will once again keep temperatures into the low 70s this afternoon.  Also like yesterday, there is just enough moisture moving onshore today that a few light showers are possible especially for coastal locations. 

We could see similar conditions briefly today, but again I'd be surprised if any spot  collected more than a tenth (.10") of an inch.

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So the northeasterly winds bringing cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions will once again  keep temperatures into the low 70s this afternoon. 

Also like yesterday, there is just enough moisture moving onshore today that a few light showers are possible especially for coastal locations. 

Yesterday between 3:00 and 5:00pm we picked up on just under .01" at the official recording station at ILM.  We could see similar conditions briefly today, but again I'd be surprised if any spot  collected more than a tenth (.10") of an inch.

Conditions will dry and clear some as we go into the weekend with mostly sunny to sunny skies expected under an area of high pressure that will continue to tap cooler northeasterly winds.  Highs will move into the mid 70s, but not much warmer.   Very nice weather for outdoor activities.