Raleigh’s Saturday forecast starts near 72 degrees with light winds, then turns unsettled: showers may develop by late morning, with thunderstorms more likely later in the afternoon and into the night.
Saturday’s Rain Could Build Into Evening Storms
Showers could develop between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., with a better chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon. The high is expected to reach near 81 degrees before temperatures slide into the mid-70s. North winds are forecast at 2 to 9 mph.
This more specific Saturday timing updates Friday’s earlier wet-weekend outlook from Hoodline. The chance of precipitation rises to about 70% Saturday night, when thunderstorms are likely and another round of heavy rain could make for messy evening travel.
Rainfall May Vary Around Raleigh
Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8 a.m. Sunday, followed by steady rain through the day. Raleigh’s high is expected to struggle to reach 69 degrees, with three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch of rain forecast during the daytime period. Rain is expected to continue Sunday night…