Raleigh is starting Sunday, August 2, under cloudy skies near 79°F, but the bigger story is waiting for later: showers and thunderstorms are likely through the afternoon and into the evening. The high should reach about 88°F, with an 80% chance of rain and potentially a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall.
Storms Arrive In The Afternoon
Rain chances rise from low morning levels to around 40% to 75% by midafternoon, with the most persistent storms expected late in the day. South winds of 5 to 10 mph could gust as high as 18 mph, while the heaviest cells may deliver sudden downpours and strong wind bursts.
According to the National Weather Service Raleigh office, repeated storms could cause localized urban and small-stream flooding, with isolated areas potentially receiving several inches if storms repeatedly track over the same location. No watches, warnings or advisories were listed in the supplied update, but drivers should still avoid standing water.
Sticky Nights Keep The Pattern Going
Sunday night stays mostly cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 10 p.m. and another chance of storms afterward. The low should settle near 72°F, keeping conditions muggy even after the daytime heat fades.
Monday brings another unsettled setup, with a high near 86°F and a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms from late morning through the afternoon and evening. Tuesday and Wednesday remain storm-prone as well, with highs near 86°F and 88°F and daily rain chances around 60% to 70%.
Storm Chances Ease But Do Not Disappear
By Thursday through Saturday, Raleigh should see more sunshine and highs near 89°F, but afternoon and evening storms will remain possible, with rain chances near 40%. For Sunday, keep outdoor plans flexible, secure loose items before storms arrive and head indoors at the first rumble of thunder.
