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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast U.S. Saturday; Flash Flooding Threat for the Northern Gulf Coast

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms appear possible across portions of the Southeast and Carolinas on Saturday where a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) has been issued. A Slight Risk Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Level 2 of 4) has been issued for part of the northern Gulf Coast Saturday due to the threat of flash, urban, and riverine flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chapel Hill NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
Chapel Hill NC
 35.95°N 79.05°W (Elev. 430 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 pm EDT May 18, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT May 18, 2024-6pm EDT May 25, 2024
 
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