RALEIGH, N.C. – Sunshine dominates Sunday across the Triangle, but North Carolina drivers should prepare for wet roads starting Monday afternoon. Intermittent showers could affect travel on I-40, I-440, and local Raleigh routes as fall weather patterns shift in.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, skies remain mostly clear tonight with lows near 58. Sunday stays sunny and warm with highs reaching 84, ideal for outdoor plans before rain chances climb. By Monday, scattered showers may develop after 2 p.m., with rainfall probabilities rising from 20% Monday to 40% by Tuesday.
The timing of the rain increases risks for commuters, especially along heavily traveled roadways in Wake County. Evening rush hour could see slower traffic and slick pavement through midweek. Residents should allow extra travel time, keep headlights on during downpours, and avoid flooded intersections.
Showers linger Tuesday and Wednesday, with each day carrying a 30–40% chance of measurable rainfall. Daytime highs hover near 80, and nights dip into the low 60s. While no severe storms are expected, light to moderate rain may persist, complicating school drop-offs and morning traffic in Raleigh, Cary, and Garner.
Conditions improve by Thursday as drier, sunnier skies return with temperatures climbing back toward the mid-80s. The end of the workweek looks more stable for outdoor activities and fall sports.
Five Day Forecast for Raleigh, NC:
Sunday: Sunny, high 84, low 61.
Monday: Mostly sunny, scattered showers after 2 p.m., high 83, low 62.
Tuesday: Showers possible, high 79, low 61.
Wednesday: Showers after 2 p.m., high 80, low 62.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 84, low 63.
