Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. 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

50°F

10°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	E 12 mph
Barometer	30.20 in (1022.5 mb)
Dewpoint	44°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	45°F (7°C)
Last update	15 Mar 7:51 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Raleigh NC

Today
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 71 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday Night
Low: 32 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 47 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 60 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 71. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 32. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 60.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.