Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	15 Jul 6:51 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Durham NC

Today
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.