Raleigh, NC – North Carolina welcomes spring warmth this weekend, with Raleigh heating up to 89°F Thursday before rain and possible thunderstorms return Sunday night.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with lows around 67°F and light southwest winds. Friday brings peak spring temperatures with decreasing clouds and mostly sunny skies across Wake County. Southwest winds between 7 to 9 mph will make conditions feel even warmer, offering ideal outdoor weather. Drivers along I-40 should plan for heavier Sunday night traffic due to expected rainfall and wet pavement conditions.
Saturday keeps the sun shining with another high near 89°F and partly sunny skies. Overnight temperatures drop slightly to 67°F. Sunday stays dry most of the day but becomes partly cloudy, with highs again near 89°F. Showers and scattered thunderstorms are likely after 8 p.m. Sunday, bringing 80% precipitation chances and a low near 63°F.
Rain continues Monday with cooler highs around 72°F and a 60% chance of showers throughout the day. Monday night could see lingering rain and lows dropping into the upper 40s. Clearer skies return Tuesday, with a sunny, breezy day near 62°F and a colder Tuesday night low of 35°F.
