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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Unsettled Week: A stalled front will keep spotty shower and storm potential in the forecast through Friday. Fog may impact some morning commutes today and Thursday.

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Sunshine will drive the forecast today and most of tomorrow with afternoon highs in the lower 70 inland and 60s at the coast. The Cape and Islands will be the coolest with some spots stuck in the 50s.

After a soggy start to the day, we’ll see big afternoon improvements. Clouds will linger for a good part of the morning in Boston as clearing skies inch from west to east. The afternoon will turn ...