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North Carolina Weather: Storms Possible Nov. 5–6 for Raleigh
Raleigh, NC – Raleigh residents can expect several days of unusually warm feeling November weather before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive later this week. Temperatures could reach 81 degrees
By Claire Benton · 2026-11-03T09:21:01.405Z
Raleigh, NC – Raleigh residents can expect several days of unusually warm feeling November weather before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive later this week. Temperatures could reach 81 degrees Thursday, November 5, before rain chances increase Thursday night and Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, Raleigh is expected to reach a high near 77 degrees Tuesday, November 3, following patchy morning fog. Wednesday will be even warmer, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing to around 80 degrees before clouds increase overnight.
Temperatures Climb Into the 80s Before Rain Arrives The warmest day in the current forecast is Thursday, when temperatures are expected to reach approximately 81 degrees.
Despite increasing clouds, the chance of precipitation remains relatively low during the day at 20%.
Conditions begin changing Thursday night as showers and thunderstorms become possible after 1 a.m. Rain chances increase to 50%, with overnight temperatures remaining mild near 64 degrees.
The more widespread rain potential arrives Friday, November 6, when showers become likely and thunderstorms remain possible.
Forecasters place Friday's precipitation chance at 70%, with a high near 77 degrees.
Residents traveling Friday should prepare for potentially wet roads and changing visibility, particularly during periods of heavier showers.
Cooler Weekend Before Another Warmup The unsettled weather should begin moving out by Saturday, November 7, with mostly sunny skies returning and temperatures reaching approximately 74 degrees.
Saturday night will be noticeably cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 51 degrees.
Sunday, November 8, brings another mostly sunny day with a high near 70 degrees, followed by partly cloudy skies and a low near 49 degrees overnight.
However, the cooler conditions may not last long.
By Monday, November 9, Raleigh is forecast to warm back into the middle 80s, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 85 degrees.
The return to warmer temperatures could make Monday one of the warmest days in the current seven day forecast.
Full Raleigh Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Patchy fog before 9 a.m., followed by sunny skies. High near 77°F. Tuesday night will start clear before becoming mostly cloudy toward daybreak, with a low near 52°F. Wednesday, November 4: Patchy morning fog before 9 a.m., then mostly sunny skies with a high near 80°F. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 61°F. Thursday, November 5: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. High near 81°F and a 20% precipitation chance. Thursday night brings a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low near 64°F. Friday, November 6: Showers likely, with a possible thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy skies and a high near 77°F. Rain chance 70%. Friday night brings a 30% chance of showers before 1 a.m., with a low near 56°F. Saturday, November 7: Mostly sunny with a high near 74°F. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 51°F. Sunday, November 8: Mostly sunny with a high near 70°F. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 49°F. Monday, November 9: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high near 85°F.