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

Current conditions at

Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (KRWI)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 77.89°WElev: 161ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 6:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Wilson NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    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. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Wilson NC
 35.72°N 77.88°W (Elev. 118 ft)
6:44 pm EDT May 17, 2024
6pm EDT May 17, 2024-6pm EDT May 24, 2024
 
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