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Over the weekend, Raleigh, North Carolina will see rain, with showers continuing into Sunday and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon. Additional storms and showers are anticipated on Monday, with rainfall averaging around half an inch. By Wednesday, temperatures could reach the 90s, though likely not enough to break the record of 95 degrees set in 1940.
Raleigh Weather Forecast: Rain and Thunderstorms Expected
Expect a rainy weekend in Raleigh, NC as showers continue into Sunday morning. A weak front will trigger a round of afternoon thunderstorms across the Piedmont.
Weather Outlook for the Week
A disturbance moving through the region will lead to scattered showers and storms on Monday, with an expected average rainfall of around 0.50″. Some areas may get twice this amount.
High pressure will settle off the Southeast U.S. coast by Tuesday, although a few spotty showers and isolated storms may still occur.
Wednesday is forecasted to be the hottest day of the week, with temperatures potentially reaching into the 90s. However, this is unlikely to break the record heat of 95 set back in 1940.
Thursday afternoon sees the next front starting to move in. Daytime highs will be in the low 90s, but cooling thunderstorms could arrive during the evening and night.
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