Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Mostly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 2:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 57 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south 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.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

    High: 83 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Scattered
    T-storms

    Low: 61 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 8 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 76 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

    Low: 53 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

    High: 61 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 47 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 65 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 44 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south 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
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
Raleigh NC
 35.82°N 78.65°W (Elev. 262 ft)
3:04 am EDT Apr 19, 2024
3am EDT Apr 19, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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