Winston-Salem, North Carolina 7 Day Weather Forecast

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FXUS62 KRAH 021026
AFDRAH

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
630 AM EDT Tue Jun 02 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...

* Aviation updated.

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.KEY MESSAGES...
As of 250 AM Tuesday...

1) Unseasonably cool and dry for early June.

2) Temperatures rising back into the 90s by Friday, with the rest of
the extended period remaining mainly dry.

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.DISCUSSION...
As of 250 AM Tuesday...

KEY MESSAGE 1... Unseasonably cool and dry for early June.

The anomalous mid/upper low will rotate off the coast in the western
Atlantic into mid-week. Associate surface high pressure over the
Great Lakes will slowly drift to the mid-Atlantic coast by mid-week.
CAA and DAA will continue over central NC for the next several days.
Highs will be in the mid 70s to lower 80s, with lows in the upper
40s to mid 50s through Wednesday night.

KEY MESSAGE 2... Temperatures rising back into the 90s by Friday,
with the rest of the extended period remaining mainly dry.

Canadian high pressure will start to shift off the Mid-Atlantic
coast Thursday night or Friday morning as mid-level ridging will
start building into the region. This will allow winds to shift to be
mainly southerly which will bring warmer air. Thus, high
temperatures are expected to reach the upper 80s to lower 90s on
Friday afternoon. Saturday should be the warmest day, with highs in
the lower to mid 90s, with Sunday looking to be a few degrees
cooler. During this time, much or all of central NC is in Moderate
HeatRisk, meaning that being outside in the heat may impact
individuals sensitive to heat who don`t have access to adequate
cooling or hydration. As the ridging shifts offshore on Sunday,
highs should return to the 80s on Monday and Tuesday. During this
time, a relatively dry air remains over the region, which means
central NC should remain mostly dry through at least Saturday. The
chance of isolated showers may return Sunday and Monday as the ridge
moves offshore and greater moisture returns.

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.AVIATION /12Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 630 AM Tuesday...

TAF period: Generally VFR conditions with high pressure are expected
through 12z/Wed. Surface winds will be gusty from the NE at 12-22kt
today, mostly between 14z and 22z. Winds will become light
thereafter.

Outlook beyond 12z Wednesday: Generally VFR conditions expected this
week.

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.RAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

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DISCUSSION...Badgett/LH
AVIATION...Badgett