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

5 Miles NW Wake Forest NC

Overnight
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Areas Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
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: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Light south wind. 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 89. 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 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

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