How much more rain could the Triangle get this week? (+ when to expect it)
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- Scattered storms may bring up to 1 inch of rain daily starting Wednesday, the NWS said.
- A flood risk remains in areas already soaked by Chantal's weekend rainfall.
- Heat indices may exceed 100 degrees early in the week amid power outages.
Chantal dropped more than 9 inches of rain across parts of the Triangle over the July 4 holiday weekend, and more rain is expected this week.
There will likely be a day or two to dry out before more thunderstorms scatter across the Triangle. The heavy, widespread rain associated with Chantal isn’t expected this week, said Dan Leins, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Raleigh.
But areas that received the most rain, including parts of Alamance, Chatham, Durham and Orange counties, are at risk of additional flooding, depending on where and how much precipitation falls.
“The concern would be, it shouldn’t take anywhere near as much rainfall to produce new flooding,” Leins said. “So that’s something we’re going to keep a close eye on.”
Here’s what to expect this week.
How much rain could the Triangle get?
Monday, July 7 and Tuesday, July 8 should stay relatively dry, Leins said, and rain chances start to pick up Wednesday, July 8.
Parts of the Triangle could see between a half-inch to 1 inch of rain each day, Leins said.
According to ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner, scattered showers and storms are possible Tuesday through Friday, July 11.
The rain isn’t necessarily associated with a storm, but is in line with afternoon showers and thunderstorms typical during the summer.
Strong, gusty winds are possible with thunderstorms this week, Leins said.
Warmer days expected in the Triangle
Additional rain could cause flooding in areas that received heavy precipitation over the weekend. But another risk to consider this week is the heat.
Temperatures are expected to climb again, with heat indices around 100 Monday and 105 Tuesday, Leins said.
With such high temperatures, heat-related illnesses are more likely. And thousands of customers are without power and air conditioning following the weekend storms. Remember to stay hydrated, avoid peak times of the heat and wear proper clothing.
This story was originally published July 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM.
