Summer heat ahead of fall cool-down in central NC

A weather story from North Carolina, reported by CBS17 Raleigh.

Weather · North Carolina · October 15, 2026

From CBS17 Raleigh

Record heat continues Thursday, with highs near 90° across much of the area. The summerlike warmth will hang on through Friday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s. The average high for this time of year is around 76°, making this stretch of heat unusually warm for mid-October.

Reported by CBS17 Raleigh, October 15, 2026. Read the full story at CBS17 Raleigh →

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