Raleigh residents can expect a mix of sunny skies and potential severe weather over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The weather kicks off with partly sunny conditions today, boasting a high near 93 degrees with calm southwest winds picking up at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. As the week progresses, the NWS warns of increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms, particularly after Thursday afternoon.
Thursday's forecast hints at a 30% chance of precipitation with mostly sunny skies and a high near 92 degrees, while the evening could bring showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 pm and 2 am on Friday. "Isolated severe storms are possible Thursday and Friday, with damaging wind gusts being the primary potential hazard," the NWS states in their Hazardous Weather Outlook. The advisory notes that isolated flash flooding could occur, especially in urban or low-lying areas.
Continuing into the weekend, the chance of precipitation remains high at 70% on both Friday and Saturday. Friday may see new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, while the weekend forecast predicts cloudy skies with thunderstorms also possible after 2 pm. Raleigh locals should keep umbrellas close for nights and mornings too, as showers are also likely each evening with lows hovering around the 67 to 69-degree mark.
By early next week, chances for showers and storms taper slightly, dropping to a 40% chance by Monday. While the weather pattern remains mostly cloudy, highs are expected to settle near a more comfortable 78 degrees. The NWS urges residents to stay alert as "Hazardous weather is not expected at this time," though this can quickly change with incoming weather fronts. Nighttime conditions echo simila
r patterns with continued chances for showers and potential thunderstorms keeping temperatures in the mid-60s.
For those in Central North Carolina, the NWS advises staying tuned to local forecasts and being prepared for sudden weather shifts typical of the season. Despite the possibility of severe weather, spotter activation has not been deemed necessary at this time. For the latest updates and detailed forecasting, individuals should refer to the NWS website.
