Morning cool gives way to low‑90s heat through Wednesday with a Moderate heat risk; showers and thunderstorms are likely late Wednesday night into Thursday.

Sunny today with highs near 86°F; heat builds into the 90s midweek. Showers and thunderstorms become likely Thursday, May 21.

Clear and cool Friday in Raleigh, then a fast warm-up: low 90s by Sunday with only a slight late-week storm chance.

Sunny and breezy today in Raleigh with a high near 71. Temperatures surge into the 80s this weekend and the low‑90s by early next week.

A contractor error sent more than 1.1 million gallons of raw sewage toward Brier Creek. Officials urged avoiding Brier Creek and Lake Crabtree while cleanup continues.

Mostly sunny today with a slight chance of late-night showers. Weekend highs spike into the low 90s.

Dense morning fog will slow the Tuesday commute in Raleigh but should clear by mid‑morning for highs near 74°F.

A severe thunderstorm warning for Columbus County warned of half‑dollar‑size hail and 60 mph gusts; towns from Tabor City to Green Sea were in the path.

An EF1 tornado struck Delco on May 9, 2026, damaging homes and a general store; officials reported no injuries as crews worked to contain a propane leak.

Spotty afternoon showers are possible with gusty north winds and an overnight fog risk. Cooler nights give way to a much warmer, drier weekend.

Sunny and warm Sunday with highs near 86°F. A front brings showers and isolated storms Monday.

Cool start Saturday and a mostly dry, partly sunny day with highs near 78°F. Sunday warms to about 86°F; rain showers likely Monday morning with gusts.

After midweek rain, the N.C. Forest Service removed the last statewide burn restrictions — including parts of the Charlotte metro — but permits and local rules still stand.