Near-record heat to start the week; Storms to follow

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert Forecast: Near-record highs are expected to start the week. Storms return by Thursday and linger through next weekend.

A record high was broken at RDU today when temps reached 94. The old record of 92 was set back in 1899.

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Our Tom George has more.

Monday will be a hot day with morning temps in the 70s and afternoon highs in the low 90s.

This mini summer preview will last through Wednesday, with highs in the 90s. Although we won't be far off, we likely will fall just short of records.

Wednesday might be the hottest day with more records possible, then a pattern change arrives.

A front arrives on Thursday bringing much needed rain and scattered storms.

The front stalls to our south on Friday, bringing periods of rain and cooler temperatures.

There are increasing signs that we stay unsettled through the holiday weekend with shower chances each day.

Bad timing with Memorial Day weekend, but we desperately need the rain as this has potential to take a decent bite out of the extreme drought.

Have a great week!
Cruz Medina