Raleigh, North Carolina – North Carolina residents should brace for steamy afternoons and scattered storms through Tuesday, with Raleigh set to see thunderstorms by 1 p.m. Friday. Localized flooding and patchy fog could impact drivers on I-40, especially Friday evening and again late Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, Friday’s high will climb to 87°F before storms roll in after midday. Thunderstorms may linger into the evening, with some areas seeing up to three-quarters of an inch of rain. Patchy fog may reduce visibility late Friday into Saturday morning.
The weekend brings more heat and instability. Saturday’s high could reach 91°F, with a 50% chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. That trend continues Sunday, with storm chances increasing by late afternoon and highs near 88°F. Storms may linger through Sunday night and intensify again Monday, prompting potential travel delays and isolated power outages.
By Tuesday, showers are likely again, with a high of 85°F. Residents are urged to monitor changing conditions, especially during the afternoon storm windows.
Warnings may be issued if conditions worsen. Stay updated through local alerts and NWS bulletins.
📅 Five-Day Forecast for Raleigh, NC (June 5–June 10):
- Friday: High 87°F, chance of storms after 1 p.m. (60%)
- Saturday: High 91°F, afternoon showers/storms possible (50%)
- Sunday: High 88°F, chance of storms after 2 p.m. (50%)
- Monday: High 85°F, showers and storms likely (70%)
- Tuesday: High 85°F, showers likely (60%)
