Raleigh, North Carolina – Scattered thunderstorms and dangerous heat could disrupt summer plans across central North Carolina Saturday afternoon, especially in Raleigh and along I-40.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, showers and thunderstorms may begin after 2 p.m. Saturday, with high temperatures reaching 94°F and heat index values up to 100°F. Winds will stay light, but the combination of heat and humidity increases the risk of heat exhaustion for anyone outdoors. Rain chances sit at 30%, but any storm could bring brief downpours and gusty winds.
Saturday night will remain partly cloudy, with lows near 74°F and only light southwest winds. Sunday brings more of the same: isolated storms after 2 p.m., highs around 95°F, and more oppressive humidity. Drivers should plan around the hottest times of day, and limit outdoor work to early mornings.
Looking ahead to the start of the workweek, Monday stays hot with a high of 93°F, and storms may return by afternoon. Tuesday’s rain chances climb to 50%, with slightly cooler highs near 92°F. The wet pattern may linger through Wednesday and even into early July.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Raleigh (June 28 – July 2):
- Saturday: High 94°F, heat index 100°, 30% chance of PM thunderstorms
- Sunday: High 95°F, 30% chance of PM storms
- Monday: High 93°F, PM thunderstorms possible (30%)
- Tuesday: High 92°F, 50% chance of PM showers/storms
- Wednesday: High 90°F, 40% chance of PM storms
