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Todays weather in Raleigh NC - Wednesday - 20 May 2026
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Raleigh is locked in a dangerous heat streak with near-record highs, and Falls Lake has dropped to 75% capacity under Stage One water restrictions. Relief arrives Thursday morning — here's what to expect and how to prepare.
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Raleigh. The heat is not playing around this week, and health officials want you to take that seriously.
Here's the thing about this heat streak. It's not a one-day spike.
Now, the heat isn't just affecting people. It's hitting the water supply too.
Stage One means outdoor water use is limited. Lawn irrigation schedules matter.
That changes Thursday morning. A rain system is moving in, and it brings the first real break in this dry, hot stretch.
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