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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity	64%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	30.16 in (1020.7 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 May 1:51 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Cary NC

Overnight
Low: 66 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Memorial Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.