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 >

7-Day Forecast 36.1°N 80.25°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Winston-Salem NC
Issued by: National Weather Service Raleigh, NC
Last Update: 9:49 pm EDT Jul 12, 2025
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  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Patchy Fog



  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly 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.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms


  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely


  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms



  • Overnight: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly 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.

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 72. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth 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 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.



    Winston-Salem NC
     36.1°N 80.25°W (Elev. 850 ft)

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