Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	13 Jul 1:51 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Apex NC

Overnight
Low: 74 °F
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
Monday
High: 92 °F
Areas Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Areas of fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.