Raleigh is starting Wednesday with clear skies and a mild 61 degrees at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, but the afternoon will heat up quickly. Expect bright sunshine, light northeast winds and a high near 86 before a clear, comfortable night settles in.
Thursday Turns Hotter Before Storms Return
Thursday will be sunnier and hotter, with temperatures climbing to around 91 degrees. The overnight low should fall to about 65 under clear skies.
Friday brings increased storm chances in the afternoon and evening. It should start mostly sunny with a high near 93, but showers and thunderstorms could develop in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Storm Chances Linger Into Early Next Week
Friday night could remain unsettled, with additional showers and thunderstorms possible through the overnight hours. Saturday, September 19, 2026, brings more persistent cloud cover and more seasonable temperatures, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday should rebound to around 90 with mostly sunny skies.
The pattern stays warm into Monday, when Raleigh could reach 90 degrees with afternoon storms possible. Rain chances may rise again early next week.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Raleigh area. For Wednesday, the forecast is simple: sunglasses first, with the umbrella becoming more relevant later in the week.
