Raleigh is forecast to have morning to early afternoon stratus that gradually gives way to sunshine on Saturday, with afternoon highs in the low to mid 80s. Patchy fog could briefly slow the morning before sunshine breaks through. A slight chance of showers lingers through midmorning, with the city expected to reach about 84 degrees by afternoon.
Fog Gives Way To A Better Saturday
The National Weather Service in Raleigh expects fog before 7 a.m. and a small shower chance through about 10 a.m. After that, Saturday should turn partly sunny with a light northeast breeze, making the afternoon a decent window for errands, patios and outdoor plans.
Sunday Is The Weekend’s Best Outdoor Bet
Sunday looks like the cleanest day of the weekend, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 88 degrees. Winds should stay light, and Sunday night will be mostly clear with temperatures falling to around 70.
Monday And Tuesday Bring The Storms
The weather turns unsettled Monday, when highs climb near 89 before showers and thunderstorms become likely after 2 p.m. Locally excessive rainfall is possible Monday and Tuesday.
Tuesday stays unsettled, with showers and thunderstorms possible and temperatures near normal after the front. Locally heavy downpours could complicate commutes and outdoor plans across the Raleigh area.
Cooler, Cloudier Weather Follows
Raleigh should cool noticeably Wednesday through Friday as northeast winds strengthen and clouds linger. Wednesday through Friday will bring cooler, mostly cloudy conditions with patchy light rain or drizzle.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for Raleigh at this time. Anyone planning to be outside Monday or Tuesday should keep an eye on the sky, move indoors when thunder arrives and allow extra time for wet roads.
