Raleigh 2026-08-27

Around 52.1mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 2.5mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

A single day could bring around 91.8mm of rain on 2026-08-29 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 14mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

5 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-31. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.

Daily highs may average around 34.6°C over the next week — above the 30.2°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.