Raleigh is starting Wednesday, September 30, with mostly clear skies, calm air and temperatures in the low 60s. Patchy fog could briefly slow the morning before sunshine takes over, setting up another hot afternoon in the Capital City.
Wednesday is expected to turn unseasonably hot by afternoon, with no rain expected. Winds will be light or variable overnight, turning light southerly to southwesterly Wednesday afternoon, with visibility improving as the fog burns off.
Heat Builds Through Friday
Thursday turns sunny and hotter, with a high near 90 degrees, followed by Friday’s forecast high near 92. Light southwest winds and relatively low afternoon humidity should keep the heat from feeling overly muggy, though it will still be a decidedly summerlike finish to the workweek, according to the National Weather Service.
The latest outlook is a substantive shift from Hoodline’s Tuesday forecast, with hotter Friday temperatures and a clearer signal for a wet weekend. The earlier outlook is available in Hoodline’s prior Raleigh forecast.
Weekend Turns Wet And Cooler
Saturday, October 3, marks the change. A slight chance of showers arrives during the morning, then showers and thunderstorms become likely later in the day, with a better chance of steadier rain Saturday night into Sunday.
Sunday, October 4, looks gray, wet and much cooler, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a high around 68 degrees. Rain chances remain possible Monday before a reinforcing cold front and Canadian high move in early next week.
No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for the Raleigh area. For outdoor plans, Wednesday through Friday offer the driest window, while weekend events should account for periods of rain, thunder and a sharp temperature drop.
