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Weekend weather maker to bring rain, gusts and a big drop in temperatures
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Weekend weather maker to bring rain, gusts and a big drop in temperatures

Posted: 10/17/2026, 8:36:08 AM

We broke a record for the highest temperature on Friday, Oct. 16, making that the third-straight day of record heat in the Triangle.

Despite all that unseasonable heat, fall returns in a big way this weekend.

  • Saturday: Rain likely, breezy and cooler with temperatures in the 50s.
    • Sunday: More sunshine and drier. Highs at around 60.
      • Monday: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 60s.
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        The strongest front of the season on the way

        We had record-breaking heat for the third day in a row Friday. However, a strong cold front is moving in for the weekend.

        Plan for a rainy start to your Saturday. Scattered showers remain likely into the early afternoon.

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        Rain totals could range from .25" to 1". 

        On top of that, it will get windy at times and much cooler. Temperatures Saturday afternoon will be at least 30° lower than Friday afternoon.

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        By Sunday, we could see some areas of frost. Morning lows fall into the upper 30s in the Triangle.

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        Nor'easter forms off the Outer Banks

        An area of low pressure develops offshore this weekend, turning into a multi-day Nor'easter along the Outer Banks.

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        As the low spins offshore, we could see rough surf and ocean over wash along HWY 12 at The Outer Banks. Their wind gusts will peak between 40 mph and 55 mph, too.

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        At home, however, the northerly breeze around the storm will keep us dry and seasonable into much of next week. 

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        Isaias brings drought relief to western, eastern NC

        The latest drought report released on Oct. 15 showed little change from the previous week for central North Carolina. Eastern and western NC saw some continued improvements thanks to rain from the remnants of Isaias.

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        7-day forecast for central North Carolina

        • Saturday: Trending wetter with showers likely. Cooler with highs near 60.
          • Sunday: Mostly sunny with highs near 60.
            • Monday: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 60s.
              • Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the low 70s.
                • Wednesday: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 70s.
                  • Thursday: Sunny with highs in the upper 60s.
                    • Friday: Sunny with highs in the low 70s.