Raleigh is waking up to clear skies and calm conditions Friday, with temperatures in the mid-60s early and a sunny afternoon ahead. The heat will build quickly, with highs near 90 and no rain expected across the city. Tonight stays mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 70.
Sunny Friday, Partly Sunny Saturday
Friday, July 31, will be a quiet summer day, with light east-to-south winds topping out around 3 mph. Saturday, August 1, looks similarly warm, reaching about 90 under partly sunny skies, though south winds may increase to 12 mph.
Storm Chances Rise Sunday
The forecast turns wetter Sunday, August 2, when showers could begin during the morning before thunderstorms become more likely after 11 a.m. The chance of rain reaches 80%, with a high near 87 and possible rainfall totals between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Rainiest Stretch Arrives Early Next Week
Showers and thunderstorms are expected Sunday night into Monday, August 3, when the high should reach only about 83 under mostly cloudy skies. The National Weather Service forecast calls for an 80% chance of rain Monday, with widespread rainfall potentially bringing roughly half an inch to 1.5 inches from Sunday into Monday, with locally higher amounts possible.
Storm chances remain elevated Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s and rain chances around 60% to 70%. Thursday looks a little less wet but still carries a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, so outdoor plans may need a backup plan after the sunny start to the weekend.
