Raleigh, NC – A soggy and stormy pattern is settling over central North Carolina. Residents should prepare for downpours and multiple rounds of thunderstorms this week. The most significant rainfall arrives Monday night, potentially creating hazardous driving conditions for early morning commuters on Tuesday. Drivers along I-40 and I-440 should remain alert for pooling water on roadways.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms become likely after 5 p.m. Monday. The threat of heavy rain increases significantly after 11 p.m. through the overnight hours. The chance of precipitation Monday night is 90%, with new rainfall amounts expected between a quarter and half an inch. Be sure to secure outdoor items that could be affected by wind and rain.
The unsettled weather continues into Tuesday. The day brings a high near 91 degrees, but with it comes another chance for showers and thunderstorms. These storms are most likely after 2 p.m. and could bring an additional quarter-inch of rain to the area. Residents should plan for potential interruptions to outdoor activities and travel. Utility providers are monitoring the system for any potential weather-related outages.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, the heat intensifies. Wednesday’s outlook shows a high near 93 degrees, with a slight chance for pop-up storms. For the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 95 degrees, though a stray afternoon thunderstorm remains possible after 2 p.m.
The pattern of hot and mainly dry conditions appears to build into the weekend. Friday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 90 degrees. The first full weekend of summer kicks off with a sunny Saturday and a high near 92. Warnings and advisories may be updated as storm cells develop.
