Short-Range Outlook for May 2026

After a hot and dry April that saw drought expand and intensify across North Carolina, we could be in for a big turnaround in May, with several cooler periods and multiple rain chances expected to start the month.

The latest outlook for the next four weeks is shown below, and available to download as a PDF or view in our outlook archive.

The Short-Range Outlook for North Carolina for April 30 to May 27, 2026