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Severe Weather Center

Raleigh, NC

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7–Day Forecast

Tue

Chance of Rain and Thunderstorms

80°/ 57°
Hourly Forecast »
A foggy start for some again in the morning. Some showers are possible the first half of the day but the better chance for rain and storms will come late in the afternoon. A line of storms is likely to move through today between 7 PM and midnight. Isolated severe storms and flash flooding are possible so make sure you check in with us on TV for updates throughout the day!

Rain and storms will continue overnight but the threat for severe storms will decrease after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s to low 60s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:09 a.m.
- Precip
  
  80%
- Wind
  
  South 7 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:59 p.m.
- Precip
  
  60%
Rain and storms will continue overnight but the threat for severe storms will decrease after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s to low 60s.

A foggy start for some again in the morning. Some showers are possible the first half of the day but the better chance for rain and storms will come late in the afternoon. A line of storms is likely to move through today between 7 PM and midnight. Isolated severe storms and flash flooding are possible so make sure you check in with us on TV for updates throughout the day!
- Sunrise
  
  7:09 a.m.
- Precip
  
  80%
- Wind
  
  South 7 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:59 p.m.
- Precip
  
  60%
- Wind
  
  South 7 mph
Wed

Partly Cloudy

72°/ 54°
Some lingering early morning rain possible then gradual clearing is expected. The models have trended faster with the front so it appears we should be drier. Highs in the low to mid 70s.

Partly cloudy and cooler. Lows in the mid 50s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:09 a.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  West 8 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:58 p.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
Partly cloudy and cooler. Lows in the mid 50s.

Some lingering early morning rain possible then gradual clearing is expected. The models have trended faster with the front so it appears we should be drier. Highs in the low to mid 70s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:09 a.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  West 8 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:58 p.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  West 8 mph
Thu

Partly Cloudy

77°/ 56°
A secondary cold front will pass later today and this will bring the more significant shot of cooler air with it. Mostly cloudy skies are likely to briefly develop as the front moves in tonight but rain chances are minimal due to lack of moisture. Highs in the mid 70s.

A very small chance of a sprinkle as a front passes through. Partly to mostly cloudy.
- Sunrise
  
  7:10 a.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  South Southwest 5 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:56 p.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
A very small chance of a sprinkle as a front passes through. Partly to mostly cloudy.

A secondary cold front will pass later today and this will bring the more significant shot of cooler air with it. Mostly cloudy skies are likely to briefly develop as the front moves in tonight but rain chances are minimal due to lack of moisture. Highs in the mid 70s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:10 a.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  South Southwest 5 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:56 p.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
- Wind
  
  South Southwest 5 mph
Fri

Partly Cloudy

69°/ 47°
Partly cloudy and a nice fall day to kick off the weekend. Highs in the upper 60s.

Mostly clear and quickly cooling into the 40s. Grab your jacket again!
- Sunrise
  
  7:11 a.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  North Northwest 4 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:55 p.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
Mostly clear and quickly cooling into the 40s. Grab your jacket again!

Partly cloudy and a nice fall day to kick off the weekend. Highs in the upper 60s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:11 a.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  North Northwest 4 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:55 p.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  North Northwest 4 mph
Sat

Mostly Clear

68°/ 48°
A beautiful but cool fall day with highs in the mid 60s to 70 degrees under mostly sunny skies.

Mostly clear and cool with lows in the upper 40s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:12 a.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  North Northeast 3 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:54 p.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
Mostly clear and cool with lows in the upper 40s.

A beautiful but cool fall day with highs in the mid 60s to 70 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
- Sunrise
  
  7:12 a.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  North Northeast 3 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:54 p.m.
- Precip
  
  0%
- Wind
  
  North Northeast 3 mph
Sun

Partly Cloudy

67°/ 50°
Another pleasant fall day with highs in the mid 60s to around 70. Increasing clouds are expected today.

Mostly cloudy with lows in the low to mid 50s and a small chance for rain, mainly in our eastern counties.
- Sunrise
  
  7:13 a.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  North Northeast 4 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:52 p.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
Mostly cloudy with lows in the low to mid 50s and a small chance for rain, mainly in our eastern counties.

Another pleasant fall day with highs in the mid 60s to around 70. Increasing clouds are expected today.
- Sunrise
  
  7:13 a.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  North Northeast 4 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:52 p.m.
- Precip
  
  20%
- Wind
  
  North Northeast 4 mph
Mon

Partly Cloudy

72°/ 52°
Partly sunny with highs in the low to mid 70s. A few models are indicating the potential for a coastal low to develop. We will monitor this potential in the coming days.

Partly cloudy and seasonal with lows in the low 50s.
- Sunrise
  
  7:13 a.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  North 2 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:51 p.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
Partly cloudy and seasonal with lows in the low 50s.

Partly sunny with highs in the low to mid 70s. A few models are indicating the potential for a coastal low to develop. We will monitor this potential in the coming days.
- Sunrise
  
  7:13 a.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  North 2 mph
- Sunset
  
  6:51 p.m.
- Precip
  
  10%
- Wind
  
  North 2 mph