A fundamental change in the weather pattern is underway across the Lower 48. The result for our region will be a much drier and fairly cool setup through the next week.

A couple of disturbances are rolling from the northern Gulf of Mexico to off the Georgia and South Carolina Atlantic coast. Those disturbances will continue to toss some mainly high clouds up our way at times today and tomorrow, but overall, it's a quiet weekend setup. 

Highs today will be in the 60s for a good portion of the area with 50s for the Outer Banks and northern sections of the area.

The quiet weather continues into the new work week with lots of sunshine Monday through Wednesday and highs running a little below the mid-March averages. 

A weak storm system will approach Thursday, and I will mention a small shower chance later Thursday and Thursday night. Dry weather then looks to resume Friday into next weekend.

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