Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 35.98°N 78.9°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Durham NC
Issued by: National Weather Service Raleigh, NC
Last Update: 5:25 am EDT May 22, 2024


Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Memorial Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.



Durham NC
 35.98°N 78.9°W (Elev. 377 ft)

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