Raleigh stays dry Friday before showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds arrive Saturday night and linger through Sunday. Flooding could develop in poor-drainage areas.

Raleigh reaches 86 degrees Thursday before showers and thunderstorms threaten weekend plans. Rain chances peak Sunday, with up to 2 inches possible.

Raleigh gets sunshine and a warmup through Thursday, but a wetter pattern is taking shape for the weekend.