The weather in Raleigh, NC is shaping up to be a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of severe thunderstorms in the coming week. According to the National Weather Service Raleigh NC, temperatures today are expected to reach a high near 91 degrees, with mostly cloudy skies and a mild southwest wind kicking in at 6 to 8 mph by nightfall.
Residents should brace themselves for potential severe weather, as there’s a "Level 1, marginal risk of severe storms this afternoon and into the early evening," as per the National Weather Service’s Hazardous Weather Outlook. The primary threat is to drastically complicate commutes with possible damaging wind, followed by the secondary threat of large hail. Spotter activation may be necessary today and Saturday for real-time updates on these conditions.
Looking further ahead, Saturday could bring a "Level 2, slight risk of severe storms during the afternoon and evening," the Hazardous Weather Outlook continues. The forecast warns of both damaging wind and large hail as threats. Calmer weather is expected starting Saturday night with partly cloudy skies and a low around 67 degrees.
The week ahead still holds uncertainty with skies vacillating between mostly sunny and cloudy. Sunday will likely be mostly sunny with highs near 85 degrees, while Monday and Tuesday maintain a similar pattern. But by Tuesday night, there's a 40% chance that Raleigh residents might have to face thunderstorms followed by showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Showers are likely on Wednesday with the chance of precipitation at 60%, indicating that the week could potentially culminate in wet weather for Raleigh and its neighboring regions.
