Residents of central North Carolina should brace for a series of wet and stormy days ahead. According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, an unstable airmass will bring a mix of scattered and numerous showers and thunderstorms from Saturday through the beginning of next week. Particularly, afternoon and evening hours could see some severe weather, including the potential for heavy rainfall.
The forecast for today in Raleigh hints at a sultry day with patchy fog lifting by 9 am and skies clearing up to a high near 90 degrees and calm northwest winds. Tonight, there's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% probability of precipitation and a low around 70 degrees. Looking towards this weekend, weather conditions are set to notably shift, with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms predicted for Saturday afternoon.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the NWS Raleigh underscores that no immediate hazardous weather is anticipated for today and tonight. However, spotters may need to be on alert over the weekend as the weather takes a turn. The NWS highlights that while hazardous weather is not expected at this time, the situation is fluid and may rapidly evolve.
Sunday's outlook is similarly soggy, with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 am. The warm temperatures will persist into Monday, which may climb to around 90 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Following into early next week, the NWS advises that unsettled weather will continue to develop within a moist and unstable airmass. Those in the central NC region should be prepared for sudden weather changes and exercise caution during any outdoor activities over the next several days.
