Raleigh, North Carolina – Severe thunderstorms could roll into central North Carolina on Sunday, bringing damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and a risk of localized flooding that may impact roads like I-85 and I-95.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, a band of storms will likely organize over the Piedmont and western Sandhills late Sunday evening, pushing eastward overnight. While spotty storms may pop up during the day, the main threat begins after 3 p.m. and intensifies into Sunday night. These storms carry the risk of wind gusts up to 30 mph, especially in urban areas prone to flooding.
Cities including Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, and Cary could see travel slowdowns and possible power outages through Sunday night and into Monday morning. Emergency planners recommend charging devices, avoiding low-lying roads, and staying indoors during peak storm periods.
More storms, some strong, are possible again Monday, especially in the afternoon and evening. Although temperatures will hover in the upper 70s and 80s, expect cloud cover and repeated rain chances to keep things unsettled.
Extended 5-Day Forecast for Raleigh:
- Monday: Chance of storms, high near 83°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 84°F.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers, 30%, high near 76°F.
- Thursday: More showers likely, 30%, high near 72°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny with a 40% rain chance, high near 76°F.
