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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 >

Current conditions at

Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU)

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

22°C

71°F

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SE 7 km/h
Barometer 1015.5 mb (30.00 in)
Dewpoint 16°C (60°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 21 May 11:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Durham NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °C

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 11 km/h.

    High: 31 °C

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South wind 8 to 10 km/h.

    Low: 18 °C

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 8 to 13 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 32 °C

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

    Low: 19 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 31 °C

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 19 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 32 °C

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 19 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 11 km/h.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South wind 8 to 10 km/h.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 8 to 13 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Durham NC
 35.98°N 78.9°W (Elev. 377 m)
Last Update:
8:39 pm EDT May 21, 2024
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT May 22, 2024-6pm EDT May 28, 2024
 
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