Raleigh, North Carolina – Thunderstorms will likely move into central North Carolina after 2 p.m. Thursday, with scattered showers threatening afternoon plans in Raleigh and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday’s high near 90°F will be followed by an increasing chance of rain and thunderstorms in Wake County beginning mid-afternoon. Drivers should prepare for delays along I-40, I-440, and U.S. 1 as pockets of heavy rain and lightning may reduce visibility and cause minor flooding during the evening commute.
Conditions will remain unsettled Thursday night, with more storms expected before 8 p.m. and lows around 71°F. Calm winds and elevated humidity could keep roads slick into early Friday. Rainfall totals should remain under a tenth of an inch — though higher amounts are possible in isolated downpours.
Friday brings more scattered showers and storms after 8 a.m., with highs near 89°F. Rain continues Saturday and Sunday afternoons as another round of thunderstorms rolls through central North Carolina. Residents are urged to charge devices, secure outdoor items, and monitor local alerts ahead of the weekend.
Showers remain in the picture through early next week. Monday and Tuesday both carry a 60% chance of thunderstorms, with slightly cooler highs in the upper 80s.
🔹 Five-Day Weather Snapshot (Raleigh, NC):
- Wednesday (6/11): Mostly sunny, high 87°F
- Thursday (6/12): Showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high 90°F
- Friday (6/13): Chance of storms after 8 a.m., high 89°F
- Saturday (6/14): Storms likely after 2 p.m., high 89°F
- Sunday (6/15): Afternoon storms possible, high near 88°F
- Monday (6/16): Showers and storms likely, high 88°F
