Strong to Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Excessive Rainfall to the Southern U.S. Saturday

Marginally severe thunderstorms capable of strong wind gusts and hail will be possible Saturday across much of central Texas, and during the afternoon across parts of the Southeast U.S. Heavy rain from thunderstorms may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, along with new and renewed rises on rivers and streams throughout East Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley. 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

67°F

19°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 10:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Wake Forest NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 62 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Gradual
    Clearing

    High: 72 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 51 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Rain Likely

    High: 56 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

    Low: 45 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 65 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 42 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    Sunny

    High: 71 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 49 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Wake Forest NC
 36.01°N 78.59°W (Elev. 397 ft)
9:30 pm EDT Apr 19, 2024
11pm EDT Apr 19, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 26, 2024
 
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