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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

90°F

32°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	13 Jul 10:51 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Raleigh NC

Today
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
Monday
High: 94 °F
Areas Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Areas of fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light and variable 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 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. 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 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, 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 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.