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Stormy Weather Along the East Coast; Extended Warm-up for the West

A strong low pressure system will bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and thunderstorms along the east coast. Isolated severe thunderstorms could produce damaging winds and a few tornadoes in the Southeast. Heavy rains may result in excessive runoff and flash flooding. Building high pressure out west will produce above normal temperatures, especially, in the Pacific Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Light Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 24 Apr 4:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 54. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Rain

    Low: 54 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 67. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Showers

    High: 67 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 57 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 73 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 52 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 72 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    Low: 52 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 71 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 51 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 54. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 67. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC
 35.9°N 78.77°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
5:15 am EDT Apr 24, 2018
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Apr 24, 2018-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2018
 
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