Raleigh is waking up warm and dry, with Raleigh-Durham International Airport near 63°F early today under clear skies. The National Weather Service is calling for a high near 92°F this afternoon, and the hot, rain-starved pattern looks locked in through Saturday. Low humidity and a steady southwest breeze will keep fire danger running higher than usual.
Afternoon Heat And Gusty Southwest Winds
Highs are expected to top out near 92°F today and hold in the low 90s through Friday, with Saturday likely edging up to around 93°F in the typically hotter pockets of the city. Southwest winds should stay on the lighter side today at about 3 to 8 mph, then kick up on Thursday, when gusts could reach roughly 21 mph in parts of the Triangle, according to the National Weather Service in Raleigh.
Fire Danger And Burn Ban
Special Weather Statements and local forecasters continue to flag fire concerns. Very dry grasses and leaf litter combined…..