Raleigh, N.C. – Scorching heat and dangerous humidity will grip central North Carolina through 7 p.m. Thursday, with heat index values hitting 107°F.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, a Heat Advisory remains in effect for Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston, and surrounding counties until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26. The highest heat stress risk is between noon and 5 p.m., especially along corridors like U.S. 1, I-40, and I-85. The NWS warns that “hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.”
Residents should stay indoors if possible, wear light clothing, and limit outdoor activity to early morning or evening. Check on vulnerable neighbors and avoid leaving children or pets in parked vehicles.
Looking ahead to Friday, highs will again approach the mid-90s across Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, with heat index values nearing 98°F. There’s a 40% chance of thunderstorms by late afternoon, possibly disrupting evening plans. Localized rain could cool things slightly ahead of the weekend.
The weekend brings relief. Saturday looks dry with highs in the low 90s and partly sunny skies. Sunday may see isolated storms, but much of the day will stay dry and hot. Monday starts the week with another round of thunderstorms likely in the evening.
Prepare for continued summer volatility and monitor for new advisories as the active pattern persists into next week.
Five-Day Weather Forecast for Raleigh, NC:
- Thursday (June 26): Heat Advisory until 7 PM. High: 96°F. Heat index up to 107°F. Slight chance of PM storms.
- Friday (June 27): High: 95°F. Chance of afternoon thunderstorms (40%).
- Saturday (June 28): High: 94°F. Mostly sunny, slight storm chance late (20%).
- Sunday (June 29): High: 96°F. Partly cloudy, storm chance increases PM (30%).
- Monday (June 30): High: 93°F. Storms likely after 2 p.m. (50–60%).
