Raleigh is rolling into Saturday, June 13, 2026, under mostly clear skies, muggy low-70s temperatures and a serious warm-up on deck. Forecasters are calling for a high near 98°F, and the humidity will push heat index values into the low 100s, so it will feel well over 100°F by mid-afternoon. There is also a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after about 2 p.m., which could briefly crash any outdoor plans.
Heat Advisory Today
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday for parts of the southern and eastern Piedmont, the Sandhills and the southern Coastal Plain. The advisory warns that heat index values could reach the low to mid 100s and that hot, humid conditions may cause heat-related illness. If you have to be outside during the advisory, take it easy, try to schedule strenuous work for the morning or evening and drink plenty of fluids. For the official advisory and the full list of affected counties, see the National Weather Service in Raleigh.
Where To Cool Off
If your air conditioning is spotty or nonexistent, Wake County and the City of Raleigh keep lists of daytime cooling centers and air-conditioned community spaces you can use during extreme heat. Libraries, community centers and some parks often double as temporary cooling options, and the city’s Beat the Heat page offers safety tips along with links to county cooling center locations. Check the City of Raleigh page for details and local contact information.
Afternoon Storms And Sunday Outlook
Scattered, diurnal showers and thunderstorms are most likely after 2 p.m. today, with roughly a 40 to 50 percent chance of late-day storms that could bring lightning, brief heavy rain and gusty winds. Sunday looks even hotter, with highs near 100°F and heat index values up to about 107°F. Southwest winds could gust into the 20s, which may increase the coverage and intensity of storms, especially north and east of the Triangle. Early next week should bring slightly lower storm chances, but nights will stay hot in the 70s, so there will be limited overnight relief.
How To Stay Safe
Try to move strenuous activity to the morning or evening, hydrate often and take frequent breaks in the shade or in air-conditioned spaces. Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles, not even for a quick errand. Keep an eye out for heat-related illness, including heavy sweating, dizziness, confusion or fainting, and call 911 if someone shows signs of heat stroke. Brief evening storms can still pack lightning and gusty winds, so treat any thunderstorm as dangerous, even if it rolls in on a scorching day.
