Raleigh, North Carolina – Scattered storms may disrupt weekend plans across the Triangle as unstable air pushes into central North Carolina Sunday afternoon. With the chance for isolated flooding and brief severe weather, residents in Raleigh and along I-40 should remain alert through Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, thunderstorms are expected to begin after 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8, with stronger activity possible between 8 p.m. and midnight. These storms could produce isolated heavy rainfall and localized flooding. A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in place through Thursday, June 12, as the region remains under a humid, moisture-rich pattern.
Sunday will begin mostly sunny with a high near 89°F, but rising instability will lead to storm development in the afternoon and evening. Showers and thunderstorms will linger into Sunday night, with chances continuing Monday night and ramping up Tuesday. Rainfall amounts may be highest during storms late Tuesday, with up to half an inch or more possible.
Drivers should prepare for wet pavement, reduced visibility, and the potential for brief delays on major roads like I-40 and U.S. 401. Those with outdoor plans should have indoor alternatives and charge devices in case of brief outages.
Spotter activation may be needed through the weekend. Additional alerts may be issued if storms intensify.
☀️ Five-Day Forecast for Raleigh, NC (June 7–12):
- Saturday (June 7): High 92°F, partly sunny, PM storms likely after 4 p.m.
- Sunday (June 8): High 89°F, strong PM thunderstorms likely.
- Monday (June 9): High 90°F, sunny. Showers possible late Monday night.
- Tuesday (June 10): High 85°F, showers & storms likely, especially after 2 p.m.
- Wednesday (June 11): High 86°F, scattered PM showers, partly sunny.
- Thursday (June 12): High 88°F, partly sunny.
