Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 35.92°N 79.05°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Chapel Hill NC
Issued by: National Weather Service Raleigh, NC
Last Update: 3:03 pm EDT May 13, 2024
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  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers



  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers



  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 80. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 60. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy



  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely


  • Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 60. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Saturday Night: A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.



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