Rainy weekend possible
With a cold front approaching, Sunday's rain could be severe.
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The western portion of the state is most likely to see scattered thunderstorms on Friday, which is predicted to be partly cloudy in the Triangle. If storms do occur in the Triangle it would be in the afternoon or early evening, Maze said. Highs are expected in the mid- to upper 90s.
Rain could help slow the advance of a worsening drought in the west.
The latest report from the state Drought Management Advisory Council shows 14 counties in southwest North Carolina are experiencing exceptional drought conditions, the worst of five categories tracked by the council. A week ago, seven counties were under exceptional conditions.
Our weather on Thursday was expected to reach the hottest of the week, with highs in the upper 90s and a heat index near 100, Maze said.
For the month so far, there has been 2.78 inches of rain Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Since the beginning of the year RDU has had 19.77 inches of rain.
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