Raleigh woke Monday, July 27, 2026, to mostly clear and muggy conditions, with early-morning readings in the low 70s and dew points near 70°F. A west-southwest breeze of roughly 10 to 13 mph at RDU is keeping skies relatively clear and visibility near 10 miles. Expect mostly sunny skies this afternoon with highs around 88°F and only a small chance of a stray shower.
Afternoon And Tonight
Monday afternoon stays mostly sunny with a high near 88°F and light northwest winds. A stray shower is possible, but most spots should stay dry, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain expected. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 70°F.
The National Weather Service is also flagging a hotter Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with highs near 93°F and heat-index values potentially topping 100 to 103°F. Some locations could pick up heavier rain late Tuesday into Wednesday morning, with localized totals of 0.5 to 0.75 inches possible. For the official forecast and hourly updates, see NWS Raleigh.
Tuesday Storm Risk
Showers and thunderstorms are likely after about 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, and the Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of the Triangle region in a slight risk for severe storms that afternoon and evening. Forecasters say the main hazard will be damaging straight-line winds, with gusts up to the low-20s mph possible in stronger cells, along with a small chance for larger hail or an isolated tornado well north and west of the Triangle.
Given the heavy-rain threat late Tuesday into early Wednesday, brief pockets of localized flooding or ponding are possible where storms train. Follow the SPC outlook and local updates for any watches or warnings as the front approaches: Storm Prediction Center.
Plan Ahead
If you have outdoor plans Tuesday afternoon, from landscaping to sports to concerts, it is smarter to shift the most strenuous activity to the morning or evening and stay hydrated, since heat-index readings could make it feel like 100 to 103°F. Be ready to change plans quickly if a line of storms moves in: bring a lightweight rain jacket, move to shelter during lightning, and secure outdoor furniture against gusty winds.
Keep an eye on hourly updates and any watches or warnings that may be issued Tuesday. If you rely on transit or have outdoor events, build in extra time for possible delays from brief heavy downpours and wind.
