Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1023.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jun 8:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Durham NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light south wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Durham NC
 36°N 78.9°W (Elev. 400 ft)
9:24 am EDT Jun 17, 2024
9am EDT Jun 17, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2024
 
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