Thunderstorms from the Plains into the Central Appalachians; Heavy Rain in the Central Gulf Coast; Heat Across Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely from from northeast New Mexico/Southeast Colorado, eastward into the Central Plains through the Central Appalachians. Slow moving low to bring heavy rainfall to the Central Gulf Coast into the weekend. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley, Tennessee Valley, Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. 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.

Mostly Cloudy with Haze

79°F

26°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SW 14 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.3 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	17 Jul 6:51 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Apex NC

Today
High: 92 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 95 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.