RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina commuters will wake up to muggy air and patchy fog Tuesday, creating slick conditions on I-40 and area backroads before sunrise. Visibility may dip under a mile in low-lying areas, raising hazards for early drivers.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in Raleigh will climb near 82°F Tuesday under partly sunny skies. Humidity remains high, keeping mornings damp and nights sticky with lows around 61°F. Winds stay light, but calm conditions mean fog could linger through the morning rush.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport recorded 72°F overnight with 94% humidity, a pattern likely to repeat this week. Conditions stay mostly calm, but area travelers should prepare for reduced visibility at dawn. DOT officials urge drivers to keep headlights on, reduce speed, and allow extra distance when fog thickens.
By Wednesday, drier air filters in, bringing a refreshing drop with highs near 80°F. Sunny skies dominate midweek before clouds return late Thursday. The weekend brings mostly sunny weather with highs in the low 80s — welcome news for those making early Labor Day plans. Outdoor events look favorable, though lingering humidity may stick around in the evenings.
Labor Day weekend travel should remain smooth across Wake County and surrounding areas if trends hold. More updates are expected later this week as forecasts sharpen for holiday travelers.
Five Day Forecast for Raleigh, NC:
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 82°F. Fog possible early. Low around 61°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 80°F. Low around 59°F.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 79°F. Low near 61°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 81°F. Low near 61°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 81°F.
