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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.6 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Mar 5:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Wake Forest NC

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light southwest wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light southwest wind.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Wake Forest NC
 35.97°N 78.62°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
5:36 am EDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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