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Weather in North Carolina Today

Data updated:
September 12, 2026, 1:49 PM

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

89°F

Raleigh, North Carolina

Short forecast

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wind

1 to 7 mph S

Active alerts

1

Last updated

September 12, 2026, 1:49 PM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for North Carolina

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 2:22AM EDT until September 12 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Minor · Expected

Areas: Inland New Hanover

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for North Carolina is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

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Plan around local conditions

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  • Confirm local closures or delays with official providers when weather is severe.

Local variation

Weather can vary across North Carolina

This page uses Raleigh as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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