Raleigh-Durham/ Weather & Environment
Published on May 23, 2019
Expect mostly cloudy skies, then hot temperatures ahead in RaleighPhoto: Unsplash

Raleigh is expected to turn unusually hot this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone. Temperatures will heat up more from Friday to Wednesday, with a high of 97 degrees on Tuesday.

The immediate forecast also includes light rainfall. Today's forecast shows the highest chance of rain at 97 percent, while the most rainfall is expected on Sunday at 0.11 inches.

Skies will partly clear up on Friday, remaining partly cloudy through Saturday. Winds will stay light through the week, with the highest speeds tomorrow at just 10 mph.

This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.