The weather in Raleigh, NC is shaping up to be a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of severe thunderstorms in the coming week. According to the National Weather Service Raleigh NC, temperatures today are expected to reach a high near 91 degrees, with mostly cloudy skies and a mild southwest wind kicking in at 6 to 8 mph by nightfall.
Residents should brace themselves for potential severe weather, as there’s a “Level 1, marginal risk of severe storms this afternoon and into the early evening,” as per the National Weather Service’s Hazardous Weather Outlook. The primary threat is to drastically complicate commutes with possible damaging wind, followed by the secondary threat of large hail. Spotter activation may be necessary today and Saturday for real-time updates on these conditions.
Looking further ahead, Saturday could bring a “Level 2, slight risk of severe storms during the afternoon and evening,” the Hazardous Weather Outlook continues. The forecast warns of both damaging wind and large hail as threats. Calmer weather is expected starting Saturday night with partly cloudy skies and a low around 67 degrees…