SURF CITY, NC (WECT) - Thousands of people who will be enjoying area beaches and cooking out this weekend hope the rain stays away, but rain or shine, many realtors say when it comes to summer, business is looking bright.

Strong wet down bursts are expected as we move throughout the day today as a cold front approaches from the west. 

This front, while not as dangerous as it once was over the southern plains, still will have the ability to produce heavy rain and some gusty conditions.   

Look for a high temperature in the low 80s with some breaks of sun throughout the day.  But, keep the umbrella nearby as a shower could pop up at just about any time.

Friday, the cooler air moving the front will bring breezy conditions to the area.  High temperatures will still touch 80, but lows will free fall to near record levels into the upper 40s on Saturday morning.

Gradually warming weather is expected next week.

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Some of the showers we had for the predawn hour may return to coastal locations as we head into the late morning and early afternoon hours. 

For the most part, however, will continue to dry things out today and tomorrow with partly to mostly sunny skies through midday Thursday afternoon. 

It's Thursday afternoon that we will have the increasing chance of showers and Thunderstorms over eastern north Carolina as much cooler air ahead of a cold front moves in aloft. 

The front itself is poised to move through during the first half of the day on Friday, bringing showers and thunderstorms. 

The bonus however, is this feature will set us up for some cooler and drier conditions for the Memorial Day weekend.

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