Severe Thunderstorms With Heavy Rain Possible In The Upper Midwest; Excessive Heat For Central U.S.

Several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains and upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. Damaging winds, large hail, and flooding will be the primary threats with these storms. Excessive heat will grip the central Plains with heat indices approaching 105 to 110 degrees. Very hot and humid conditions are likely to expand into the Mid Atlantic. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89° N Lon: 78.78° W Elev: 394 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

96°F

36°C

Humidity	39%
Wind Speed	NW 7 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	21 Jul 2:51 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Wake County

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 104 early this evening.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 108 early in the evening.

Sunday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 106.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms...mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 103 early in the evening.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 100.

Monday Night Through Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday And Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Thursday And Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Lows in the lower 70s.

Friday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.