FORECAST: Rain moves in around midday

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FORECAST:

• We’re waking up to cloudy skies again this morning with rain on the way!
• Showers arrive around midday and will continue through the rest of today.
• Rain could be heavy at times with accumulations between 0.25″-1.25″ expected.
• Temperatures will be seasonal and peak in the mid-50s.
• A cold front sweeps through tonight and clears out any rain by tomorrow morning!
• Northwest winds will pick up behind the front.
• We could see a quick burst of snow in the mountains tomorrow with minor accumulations possible.
• Gusty winds will be the bigger story with gusts near 30 mph for the metro and 50+ mph in the mountains.
• A Wind Advisory is in place for Avery County and a High Wind Watch is in place for Ashe and Watauga counties tomorrow between 7am and 7pm. 
• The weekend looks beautiful with lots of sunshine and warming temps!
• We’ll see a brief cool down early next week before temps climb back near 60 for Christmas.

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