RALEIGH, N.C. – Fall’s golden stretch continues across the Triangle this weekend, with bright skies, crisp mornings, and a hint of change ahead. Sunday could bring brief evening showers and gusty winds, enough to sway Halloween decorations and scatter early leaf piles along I-40 and neighborhood streets.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, a weak front is expected to brush central North Carolina late Sunday, bringing a 30 percent chance of light showers after sunset. Winds could gust up to 28 mph at times, mainly across open areas from Durham to Garner. While rainfall totals will be minimal, slick leaves and falling branches could briefly impact local travel.
Saturday remains the pick of the weekend with sunshine, calm breezes, and highs near 76°F—ideal for pumpkin patches, leaf-viewing drives, and outdoor markets. Sunday stays mostly sunny through the afternoon before clouds and breezes increase. By Monday morning, skies clear again with cooler, dry air returning.
According to forecasters, the region will stay mild through midweek with daytime highs in the low 70s and cool nights in the 40s. No frost or freeze concerns are expected yet, but cooler air is expected to arrive by late next weekend. Residents should secure lightweight outdoor items before Sunday evening and enjoy ideal outdoor conditions Saturday for seasonal events or yard work.
Five-Day Forecast for Raleigh, NC:
Fri: 68/47 – Sunny and mild; light northeast breeze.
Sat: 76/55 – Mostly sunny; calm and pleasant.
Sun: 77/51 – Mostly sunny; breezy with late-day showers.
Mon: 69/48 – Sunny; cooler and crisp morning air.
Tue: 74/50 – Sunny and warm; ideal for outdoor plans.
