Raleigh wakes up Saturday, August 22, near 70 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, with areas of fog adding a hazy start to the morning. The air should turn partly sunny and warmer later, but showers and thunderstorms may move into the forecast by afternoon, so the umbrella may still earn its keep.
Fog Gives Way To Afternoon Storm Chances
The National Weather Service Raleigh/Durham office is calling for a high near 86 degrees, with light south winds and about a 30% chance of rain. Showers and thunderstorms are most likely from late morning through the afternoon and early evening, while the broader northwest Piedmont faces a low-end risk of stronger storms capable of damaging wind gusts, according to the National Weather Service.
Saturday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 70. A slight chance of storms arrives after 1 a.m. Sunday, with the chance increasing during the predawn hours before drier air settles in.
Sunny, Cooler Stretch Arrives Sunday
Sunday, August 23, looks much better for outdoor plans, with sunny skies, a high near 88 and a northwest breeze between 3 and 8 mph. Sunday night should be clear with a low near 66, followed by another sunny 87-degree day Monday.
Tuesday stays mostly sunny with a high near 87, while Wednesday warms to around 89 and brings back a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Thursday is the unsettled day to watch, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a 60% chance of precipitation before another warm, storm-prone Friday.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Raleigh forecast area in the current report. Anyone heading outside Saturday should keep an eye on the sky and move indoors when thunder arrives.
