Cool mid-30s this morning, warming to the mid-60s today. Big warmup Friday with storm chances, then a sharp weekend cooldown and possible frost Sunday.

Chilly start with a sunny, cool afternoon and highs near 57°F. Late-week temps climb into the 70s–80s, then a strong front brings wind and a frost risk Sunday.

A fast-moving line of storms raced southeast across the Piedmont Saturday night, prompting NWS special statements and warnings for several central North Carolina counties.

The N.C. Forest Service issued a statewide ban on open burning on March 21, 2025, cancelling permits across all 100 counties amid high wildfire danger.

Near‑freezing Wednesday morning gives way to a 50°F day before temperatures surge into the 70s and 80s. Watch for a possible storm window late Sunday into next week.

Severe thunderstorms are likely in Raleigh Monday with damaging gusts and a Level 4 Moderate Risk. Expect the heaviest storms mid‑morning through late afternoon.

An NWS alert early Monday warned of fast-moving thunderstorms across the Piedmont with hail, lightning and gusty winds affecting multiple counties before dawn.

A severe thunderstorm warning for Macon County warned of gusts up to 60 mph Monday. Officials urged residents to shelter and prepare for possible outages.

Showers this afternoon; a Moderate Risk of severe storms is expected Monday, March 16. Prepare now for damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

Clear and cool this morning, warming into the low 70s. A stronger system brings a higher severe risk Monday.

Patchy morning fog will clear to a sunny, breezy afternoon in Raleigh; warm weekend ahead and a strong front could bring storms Monday. Secure loose outdoor items.

A severe thunderstorm warning put Bladen, Columbus and Robeson counties on alert Thursday midday; the NWS warned of 60 mph gusts, frequent lightning and hazardous driving.

Showers and thunderstorms will sweep through Raleigh on Thursday, March 12, with gusts up to 35–36 mph and a quick drop into the low 40s.