Raleigh, North Carolina – Thunderstorms could disrupt the start of the workweek in Raleigh as a multi-day stretch of rain moves into central North Carolina Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, a slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms develops after 8 p.m. Monday, with rain increasing late Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday. Areas along I-40—including Cary, Garner, and Durham—could see travel delays and ponding on roads by Tuesday morning. Total rainfall may top half an inch through midweek, especially in areas where storms develop Monday night.
Monday will start off dry and warm, with sunny skies and a high near 86°F. Winds will remain light. But by Monday night, a moisture surge will bring scattered thunderstorm activity and increased cloud cover. Tuesday will see higher rain chances after 2 p.m., followed by heavier showers and isolated thunderstorms Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday remains unsettled, with likely rain during the day and another potential round of thunderstorms Wednesday night before drier air returns. Daytime highs drop slightly, hovering in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Five-Day Outlook for Raleigh:
- Monday: Sunny, high 86°F
- Monday Night: Slight chance of thunderstorms, low 64°F
- Tuesday: Showers after 2 p.m., high 82°F
- Wednesday: Rain likely, high 80°F
- Thursday: Scattered showers early, clearing late, high 75°F
- Friday: Mostly clear and cooler, high 74°F
