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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

39°F

4°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.9 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 8:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Durham NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Durham NC
 36°N 78.9°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
6:06 am EDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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