Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Fog

70°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 22 Sep 1:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC
 35.87°N 78.78°W (Elev. 400 ft)
2:23 am EDT Sep 22, 2026
2am EDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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