Raleigh started Monday under a blanket of low clouds and cool air, with temperatures in the low 50s. Those clouds should thin by late morning, letting in plenty of sunshine and pushing afternoon highs into the upper 60s to near 70°F, helped along by a light northeast breeze. Enjoy the comfortable weather today while it lasts, because the pattern turns more unsettled later this week.
Afternoon Breeze And A Cool Night
Through the afternoon, a northeast breeze around 9 mph will keep humidity in check and conditions pleasant for lunch breaks or quick errands outside. Tonight, skies stay mostly clear with a low near 44°F and light east winds between 1 and 8 mph. Temperatures will drop off quickly after sunset, so plan on an extra layer if you are out late.
Wet Wednesday On The Way
Forecasters at the National Weather Service expect a soggy midweek, with rain showers likely on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Showers are most likely between about 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., then ramp up into showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The high should reach near 76°F, with a 90% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts generally between a quarter and a half inch possible. A few embedded stronger storms could drop localized heavier totals and bring brief, heavy downpours.
Commute And Planning
The wettest period Wednesday could tangle up the morning commute and disrupt outdoor plans, especially where storms briefly concentrate heavier rain and cut visibility. If you have to be out, pack rain gear, build in extra travel time, and keep an eye on transit or airport updates if you are heading through Raleigh-Durham. For preparedness tips and local alerts, check the City of Raleigh's Ready Raleigh.
Rest Of The Week
Conditions calm back down Thursday, April 30, 2026, with a drier, mostly sunny day and a high near 72°F. Friday holds onto the mild pattern with mostly sunny skies and a high near 73°F. There is a lower chance of scattered showers on Saturday, May 2, 2026, before the weekend steadies into mostly sunny conditions on Sunday. Check updated forecasts through midweek in case the timing or intensity of Wednesday’s storms shifts.
