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The week ahead turning hot again.

Ethan Clark

July 13, 2026 at 7:15:33 PM

The Weather Headlines across the great state of North Carolina for everyone, don't be caught unaware!

Today is a more active, cooler day with scattered showers, some storms, and widespread clouds. We will begin to see a change in the weather starting Tuesday.


-Tuesday, the cold front breaks down, we will start to see a ridge of high pressure build back, and some sunshine returns to most of the state. Highs will be in the 80s to near 90° for most areas. Storm/rain chances are much lower, but a couple of isolated to scattered showers and storms can't be ruled out, especially south, and some areas to the east seem more favored.


Wednesday-Friday: Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected, the ridge of high pressure really takes over, and the heat is back in full force. Highs in the 90s to near 100° each day for most areas. The high will be well in control of our weather, with sinking air and very limited storm chances on Wednesday and Thursday. Most are dry and hot.

Friday is still hot, with a slightly better chance of some pop-up storms.


The North Carolina Weekend: It looks hot and sunny with highs in the 90s to near 100°. A few hit or miss scattered PM storms look to be around on Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evening across the state, no washouts by any means, typical summertime stuff. We will get more details as we move towards the weekend.

As always, I'll keep you updated all week long!

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Raleigh area

CADEN NELSON

CADEN NELSON

Storms are possible tonight and Wednesday, and some severe

 ⛈️ Update: Good evening, all; I am providing another update about the storm risk tonight into Wednesday. There seems to be mass confusion about the storm threat; the entire state is under a level 2/5 risk of Severe Weather tonight for Western areas and tomorrow for Central and Eastern areas. I have combined the Storm Prediction Center outlook to make everyone understand the risk. Late tonight through Wednesday, a broken line of showers and thunderstorms will move across the state from west to east. These storms may produce heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Although the risk of severe weather is low, there is a possibility of a few strong to severe storms tonight and tomorrow.


⏰ The threat is expected to be from 11 PM to 3 AM for the western part of the state and from 4 AM to 2 PM for Central and Eastern NC. Timeline on the map below!


⚠️ A few strong to severe storms may occur, with possible damage from high winds and large hail. While the risk of tornadoes is low, there is a chance of an isolated tornado. The main risk of a low tornado chance will be on Wednesday morning from 8 AM to 2 PM, mostly east of Raleigh. The Storm Prediction Center has placed a level 2 risk for most of NC to account for the low risk of a severe storm.

 

👀 Bottom Line: A dynamic storm system will move through the state from tonight through Wednesday, bringing a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Not everyone will experience these storms, but those who do should stay weather aware in case a storm becomes strong to severe through early Wednesday afternoon. The storms will end from west to east through the morning and afternoon, with gusty winds likely to follow through Friday.



 
 
 

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