{"id":2926,"date":"2026-06-13T20:34:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T20:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=2926"},"modified":"2026-06-13T20:34:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T20:34:48","slug":"triple-digit-heat-gives-way-to-storm-chances-and-a-slight-cooldown-in-central-nc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=2926","title":{"rendered":"Triple-digit\u00a0heat gives way to storm chances and a slight cooldown in central NC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A combination of a summer high-pressure ridge and a lee-side trough helped fuel the extreme temperatures while limiting widespread rainfall.<\/p>

Read more Another round of central NC record highs likely Sunday, with threat for severe weather<\/a><\/p>\n

Another Heat Advisory is in effect for the Triangle through the Sandhills until 8 p.m. due to heat index values as high as 102+ degrees. <\/p>\n

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It gets even worse on Sunday, so a Heat Advisory is likely again. <\/p>\n

The good news is that some relief is on the way. Isolated storm chances return Saturday, but the better opportunity for more widespread rain arrives Sunday as a cold front pushes through the Carolinas. <\/p>\n

Any storms that develop this weekend could produce gusty winds. During the summer months, collapsing thunderstorms can mix stronger winds from higher in the atmosphere down to the surface, leading to localized wind gusts of 50 to 60 miles per hour.<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s 103-degree reading marked one of the hottest days in recent memory. It was the second 100-degree day of the month and the 14th day this year that Raleigh has tied or broken a daily temperature record. <\/p>\n

While central North Carolina typically experiences around 50 days of 90-degree heat each year, this week\u2019s stretch has been among the most intense of the season so far.<\/p>

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Behind Sunday\u2019s front, temperatures will finally ease. Highs will fall to around 89 degrees on Monday before dropping into the mid-80s by Tuesday, offering a welcome break from the extreme heat. Rain chances will also increase early next week, raising hopes for some much-needed moisture after continued dry conditions. <\/p>\n

The cooldown won\u2019t last forever, however. Forecast trends suggest temperatures will gradually climb back into the lower 90s later next week. Still, compared to the upper 90s and triple-digit heat we\u2019ve endured, that will feel like a much more manageable taste of summer.<\/p>\n