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 >
| NWS Forecast for: Chapel Hill NC Issued by: National Weather Service Raleigh, NC Last Update: 9:49 pm EDT Jul 12, 2025 |  |
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm 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 90. 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: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%. | |
| Chapel Hill NC 35.92°N 79.05°W (Elev. 404 ft) | |
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