High temperatures will remain in the 70s for the next several days before a warming trend commences allowing for high temperatures to warm into the upper 80s to lower 90s by late week into early next weekend. Spring -> Summer. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/UTPh3UwBDC

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 16, 2021

Saturday's Climate Stats pic.twitter.com/s4vm6fIUce

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 16, 2021

The region has been quite dry recently, and unfortunately both the 7 day forecast and the 8-14 day forecast trend don't show much in the way of improvement. pic.twitter.com/Mz57EgMFga

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 16, 2021

Today will look and feel much like Sunday: cloudy, or mostly so, and cooler than average. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/SykqdxTVCw

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 17, 2021

Sunday's Climate Stats pic.twitter.com/x7PG1ztRdW

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 17, 2021

• The chance for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue for the mountains and foothills on Tuesday. Elsewhere, dry conditions and warming temperatures are forecast.
• Some showers and thunderstorms remain possible across the mountains Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/L9HM38OjsT

— NC Emergency Management (@NCEmergency) May 17, 2021

Enjoy the 70s because highs in the upper 80s and 90s are just days away. If you have outdoor plans this weekend, make sure you prepare accordingly for some hot weather! #NCwx pic.twitter.com/rqbhM3nUxj

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 17, 2021

Monday's Climate Stats pic.twitter.com/RkQWbNeKBD

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 18, 2021

Tuesday #ncwx update:
• Isolated showers are possible today, with a stray Tstorm possible this afternoon.
• There is an elevated risk of rip currents today along the east facing beaches, especially this afternoon.
• Dry conditions are expected for the remainder of the week. pic.twitter.com/PTxznqBJ6Y

— NC Emergency Management (@NCEmergency) May 18, 2021

Spring 2021 has been one of the driest seasons across central NC! With only 2 weeks left in the meteorological spring season, #Raleigh and #Fayetteville are sitting at the driest and 3rd driest spring seasons EVER! (Raleigh: since 1887, Fayetteville: since 1910) #NCwx pic.twitter.com/LjGNCK3EdT

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 18, 2021

Tuesday's Climate Stats pic.twitter.com/qVNJgvTAo2

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 19, 2021

Sunshine and 80s return today. #NCwx #WarmingUp pic.twitter.com/OqUGf1GTHe

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 19, 2021

Wednesday #ncwx update:
• Sunny and warm conditions are expected today, with afternoon highs in the low 80s for much of the state.
• Isolated showers will be possible across the mountains later today.
• There remains an elevated risk of rip currents today. pic.twitter.com/Sppue5w00k

— NC Emergency Management (@NCEmergency) May 19, 2021

The forecast through the weekend looks hot and dry, ☀️
By Sunday it will feel like June, perhaps July, 📆
Summer is on the doorstep, that you can't deny! 🥵#NCwx pic.twitter.com/xd1oCF7EN2

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 19, 2021

The warming trend will continue today, with afternoon temperatures expected to reach the mid to upper 80s. However, afternoon dewpoints mostly in the 40s to around 50 degrees will result in low relative humidity values. #ncwx #NeedRain pic.twitter.com/vwEQ4mXXMd

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 20, 2021

May 19, 2 pm EDT: NHC is monitoring a system over the west-central Atlantic Ocean that has a 40% (medium) chance of becoming a short-lived subtropical cyclone to the northeast of Bermuda this weekend. pic.twitter.com/g1fCPhH5tJ

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) May 19, 2021

Wednesday's Climate Stats pic.twitter.com/93KtcGtx7j

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 20, 2021

May 20, 8 am EDT: NHC is monitoring a non-tropical low pressure system located 700 miles east of #Bermuda. The low is forecast to turn southwestward by tomorrow and is now likely to become a subtropical cyclone northeast of Bermuda on Friday.https://t.co/Xhmye8a8VH pic.twitter.com/HzLpbr4y59

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) May 20, 2021

20 May 2013: An EF5 #tornado with winds up to 210 MPH hits the Oklahoma City suburb of #Moore, Oklahoma, killing 24 people and injuring 212. #tragedy #history #OTD #ad https://t.co/y7Z20QCKQe pic.twitter.com/VAJjiu1BaC

— Today In History (@URDailyHistory) May 20, 2021

Thursday's Climate Stats pic.twitter.com/TOmf53V37c

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 21, 2021

A weak backdoor front settled west southwestward across central NC Thursday night. Northeasterly flow and slight cooling behind it will be noted over the forecast area today. pic.twitter.com/XmcV4paPbA

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 21, 2021

8am EDT 21 May: We continue to monitor two areas for possible development.

1) A low NE of Bermuda is likely to become a subtropical cyclone later today.
2) A Gulf of Mexico system could become a short-lived tropical depression/storm before moving inland over the NW Gulf coast. pic.twitter.com/cjB42RlSdY

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) May 21, 2021

Through the middle of next week, temperatures will be warming into the lower to middle 90s and the middle to upper 80s at the beaches. #ilmwx #ncwx #scwx #ilm pic.twitter.com/jKQU09D761

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 21, 2021

It's only May...but the Tropics are active already! The area of low pressure near Bermuda will influence the NC coastal waters this weekend! #ncwx #Tropics pic.twitter.com/K0d8ux0La2

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 22, 2021

While the Atlantic tropical season doesn't officially begin until June 1, once again a named storm has developed before that date. The National Hurricane Center has started issuing advisories on Subtropical Storm Ana. It poses no threat to North America. pic.twitter.com/kDc6clAl4F

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 22, 2021

Friday's Climate Stats pic.twitter.com/vL2Dc2iq1V

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 22, 2021

Happy Saturday! Temperatures are going to be quite warm all weekend, with continued dry weather. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/z7sYm6RR0c

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 22, 2021

Dry weather will continue this weekend with warming temperatures expected. Highs in the 80s to near 90 today will warm into the 90s for all but the beaches on Sunday.

Drought continues with no rain chances until Friday at the earliest... #ncwx #scwx pic.twitter.com/UvYFBgNgOK

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 22, 2021

High clouds streaming over the region are keeping temperatures in check...in the 80s. Enjoy a rather comfortable evening as temperatures gradually fall into the 70s throughout the evening. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/fpdipXh5u0

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 22, 2021

Saturday's Climate Stats pic.twitter.com/IfylHhoKLs

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 23, 2021

Hope you enjoyed those relatively cool temperatures in the 50s yesterday morning, because the heat is here and will be around for the next several days! Could see some records broken later in the week. pic.twitter.com/lkr3h7XpNw

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 23, 2021

Expect a moderate to high rip current risk Sunday for area beaches. pic.twitter.com/Q431zdxVj5

— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) May 22, 2021

It's heating up out there! Be sure to grab some water if heading outside. Noon temps are mostly in the mid to upper 80s. Highs this afternoon will reach the upper 80s to low/mid 90s. Stay cool! #NCwx pic.twitter.com/qbvfeebYug

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 23, 2021

Today marks the first day Raleigh-Durham has reached 90 degrees in 2021. The last time this occurred was September 4, 2020. Last year, the first 90 degree day occurred on June 3, 2020. Summer has arrived! #NCwx pic.twitter.com/dd4O92yWzB

— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) May 23, 2021