Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU)
Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.
Partly Cloudy
98°F
37°C
| Humidity | 49% |
| Wind Speed | SW 9 mph |
| Barometer | 29.93 in (1012.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 76°F (24°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 112°F (44°C) |
| Last update | 4 Sep 3:51 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Raleigh NC
Severe T-storm Watch until September 4, 10:00pm
Heat Advisory September 4, 04:51pm until September 4, 08:00pm
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This Afternoon
High: 99 °F
Severe
ThunderstormsTonight
Low: 75 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
ClearSaturday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Showers
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-stormsSunday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
LikelySunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
ShowersLabor Day
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Raleigh NC
35.82°N 78.65°W (Elev. 262 ft)
35.82°N 78.65°W (Elev. 262 ft)
3:30 pm EDT Sep 4, 2026
4pm EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 11, 2026
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