Todays weather in Raleigh NC - Sunday - 24 May 2026

A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Raleigh this morning as a heavy, unsettled holiday weekend takes shape across the Triangle. You're waking up to patchy fog with temperatures already at 80°F — that muggy combination sets the tone for the day ahead.Fog should lift by mid-morning, but storms begin building early afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are likely from around 1 PM onward, with a 61% chance of precipitation through the day. Winds are light out of the southeast at 1–6 mph, keeping the air thick and still. Rainfall totals could reach a quarter inch, though individual storms may bring more. Tonight brings continued storm chances with fog returning late and a low near 67°F.The bigger story is Memorial Day. Monday carries a 90% chance of precipitation with a high near 81°F and storms expected most of the day. If you have outdoor plans, start building a backup plan now. Tuesday isn't much better at 89% storm chances and a high of 85°F. The pattern doesn't ease meaningfully until Thursday, when chances finally drop to around 41%.For today: dress light for the heat and humidity, but keep a rain layer within reach. The afternoon commute home is the highest-risk window — give yourself extra time and stay off open ground during storms. Check the radar before heading out this afternoon.Fog now, storms later, and a holiday weekend that needs a Plan B. This is your Raleigh NC weather update for Sunday, May 25. A YesWee production, built using AI technology.This episode includes AI-generated content.