RALEIGH, N.C. – Commuters across the Triangle may need extra caution Friday morning as patchy fog reduces visibility on major roads, including I-40. Conditions are expected to improve by late morning, but drivers are urged to slow down and allow extra travel time.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, fog could persist until 9 a.m. Friday before giving way to mostly sunny skies. Afternoon highs will reach near 81 degrees with light winds from the north, making for a calm but warm day.
Friday night will stay mostly clear with lows around 58, offering a cool, comfortable evening across Wake and Durham counties. By Saturday, dry air dominates, keeping skies sunny and pushing highs into the lower 80s. Outdoor events, including college football games and festivals, should enjoy ideal fall-like weather with no rain threats through the weekend.
Sunday will be the warmest stretch of this pattern, with Raleigh reaching 85 degrees under full sun. By early next week, temperatures hold steady in the low-to-mid 80s, with partly cloudy skies on Monday before clearing again Tuesday.
Travelers on I-440, I-540, and US-1 should anticipate early delays Friday due to reduced visibility but can expect clear driving conditions afterward. Residents are encouraged to keep headlights on in fog and avoid sudden braking.
The pleasant stretch continues into midweek, with no major weather hazards expected. More advisories could follow if fog returns early next week.
Five Day Forecast for Raleigh, N.C.
- Friday: Fog early, then sunny. High 81, low 58.
- Saturday: Sunny. High 82, low 59.
- Sunday: Sunny and warm. High 85, low 64.
- Monday: Partly cloudy. High 83, low 63.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 83, low 61.
