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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	17 May 5:51 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Durham NC

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 86.