Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	17 May 5:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Raleigh NC

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87.