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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

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

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

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	11 Aug 5:51 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Wake County

Today

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 102.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 102 in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.

Friday

Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Saturday Through Sunday Night

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

Monday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.