Raleigh, North Carolina – Scattered thunderstorms and intense afternoon heat are expected to slam into central North Carolina by Monday as Tropical Storm Chantel bringing flash flood potential and disrupting evening travel across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will develop after 2 p.m. Monday, July 7, with a 50% chance of rain and localized downpours possible through the evening. Heat index values could reach 98°F in Raleigh and surrounding cities, raising the risk of heat-related illness for outdoor workers and those without reliable cooling.
Expect peak impacts along I-40 and major routes near Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill between 3 and 7 p.m. Storms may deliver wind gusts, brief urban flooding, and isolated lightning strikes. Power outages remain possible, especially in tree-lined residential neighborhoods…