Raleigh, NC – Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms could disrupt afternoon plans across central and eastern North Carolina beginning Tuesday, with unsettled conditions lingering into Thursday night. While Monday remains dry and warm, the National Weather Service warns that rising moisture will trigger pop-up storms beginning late Tuesday afternoon, especially near Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle region.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, Tuesday brings just a 20% chance of rain after 2 p.m., but that climbs sharply to 40% by Wednesday and 50% by Thursday. Northeast winds around 6 mph may offer some cooling, but pockets of heavy rain and lightning could develop during peak commuting hours. Overnight lows will stay mild, in the upper 60s.
Localized downpours may affect travel on I-40, U.S. Route 1, and other major corridors during the evening rush. Residents should monitor forecasts for storm timing and intensity updates, especially on Wednesday, when multiple rounds of storms are possible.
Conditions will begin to settle by the weekend, but storm chances continue at 30% through Saturday.
Five Day Forecast for Raleigh, NC:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 86°F
- Tuesday: Slight chance of afternoon showers, high near 85°F
- Wednesday: 40% chance of thunderstorms, high near 86°F
- Thursday: 50% chance of storms, partly sunny, high near 84°F
- Friday: Isolated storms possible, high near 84°F
