Raleigh rolled out of bed under mostly cloudy skies and a mild 68°F this morning, but the calm start will not last. A cold front is marching in, bringing a slight chance of showers between 11 a.m. and noon on Sunday, April 5, 2026, followed by more widespread showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon that could linger into the evening. Highs should climb into the mid 70s, near 76°F, and gusts up to 25 mph could turn the late afternoon drive into a slow crawl.
Afternoon Storms And Commute Impacts
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, scattered showers and a few strong to severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon, especially east of US 1 where a marginal severe risk remains in place. Most spots are expected to pick up between one…..