Raleigh, North Carolina – Thunderstorm chances are on the rise for Raleigh and the Triangle region, with the most active weather expected Wednesday night through Thursday. Residents and commuters should prepare for periods of heavy rain, possible lightning, and some localized travel slowdowns as a humid air mass settles over Central North Carolina.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will bring mostly sunny skies and a warm high near 84°F. Rain chances return after midnight, with scattered showers developing into Tuesday, though most areas will see only brief, light rainfall. By Wednesday afternoon, a more organized system brings a 30% to 40% chance of thunderstorms, especially after 2 p.m., raising the risk of downpours and slick roads.
Wednesday night into Thursday will be the most unsettled period, with rain and storms possible through the morning commute. Thursday’s high near 86°F comes with continued shower chances, and storms may linger into Friday afternoon. The pattern stays unsettled into the weekend, with pop-up storms possible each afternoon and highs in the mid to upper 80s.
If you have outdoor plans midweek, keep devices charged and stay weather aware—storms may prompt new advisories. Expect another update if threats increase.
Five Day Forecast for Raleigh, North Carolina:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 84°F
- Tuesday: Isolated showers early, then mostly sunny, high 81°F
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, late-day storms, high 86°F
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high 86°F
- Friday: Storms possible, partly sunny, high 84°F
