Raleigh is starting Sunday, August 2, under cloudy skies near 79°F, but the bigger story is waiting for later: showers and thunderstorms are likely through the afternoon and into the evening. The high should reach about 88°F, with an 80% chance of rain and potentially a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall.
Storms Arrive In The Afternoon
Rain chances rise from low morning levels to around 40% to 75% by midafternoon, with the most persistent storms expected late in the day. South winds of 5 to 10 mph could gust as high as 18 mph, while the heaviest cells may deliver sudden downpours and strong wind bursts.
According to the National Weather Service Raleigh office, repeated storms could cause localized urban and small-stream flooding, with isolated areas potentially receiving several inches if storms repeatedly track over the same location. No watches, warnings or advisories were listed in the supplied update, but drivers should still avoid standing water.
Sticky Nights Keep The Pattern Going
Sunday night stays mostly cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 10 p.m. and another chance of storms afterward. The low should settle near 72°F, keeping conditions muggy even after the daytime heat fades…