North Carolina – Warm air is already settling over Raleigh this afternoon, and temperatures are climbing quickly toward the mid-80s with a brief window for pop-up storms before sunset.
According to the National Weather Service, highs reach near 84°F today with light winds shifting during the afternoon. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops before 8 p.m., which could briefly impact visibility along I-40, I-440, and area surface roads .
Skies stay mostly sunny for much of the day, but clouds may build late. Any storm that forms will be quick-moving, producing brief downpours and isolated lightning. Drivers should remain alert during the evening commute, especially where roads heat up and become slick after the first drops of rain.
Conditions turn quieter into Sunday with highs near 81°F and lighter winds. By Monday, the pattern shifts again. Temperatures climb back to 84°F with increasing clouds, followed by a surge of early summer heat.
Tuesday brings near 89°F under full sunshine, and by Wednesday, Raleigh pushes close to 92°F. That’s well above seasonal norms and could increase pollen levels and early-season heat stress, especially for outdoor workers and spring events.
Keep water handy and limit strenuous activity during peak afternoon heat early next week. Plan ahead if traveling, and watch for quick weather changes late today.
Five Day Outlook for Raleigh, NC
Today: High 84°F, mostly sunny, slight storm chance late
Sunday: High 81°F, mostly sunny
Monday: High 84°F, mostly sunny
Tuesday: High 89°F, sunny
Wednesday: High 92°F, mostly sunny
