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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

32°C

90°F

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 1017.5 mb (30.07 in)
Dewpoint 23°C (74°F)
Visibility 16 km
Heat Index37°C (99°F)
Last update 13 Jul 10:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Garner NCSimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Heat index values as high as 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

    High: 34 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Areas of fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 23 °C

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Areas Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Areas of fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 33. Heat index values as high as 38. South wind 3 to 8 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 33 °C

    Areas Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

    Low: 23 °C

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind 3 to 8 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

    High: 31 °C

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 23 °C

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 32 °C

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 23 °C

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 33 °C

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Heat index values as high as 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Areas of fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 33. Heat index values as high as 38. South wind 3 to 8 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind 3 to 8 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Garner NCSimilar City Names
 35.7°N 78.64°W (Elev. 299 m)
7:03 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
11am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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