Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU)
Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.
Mostly Cloudy
95°F
35°C
| Humidity | 43% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.84 in (1009.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 69°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 101°F (38°C) |
| Last update | 5 Sep 1:51 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Raleigh NC
Severe T-storm Watch until September 5, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 97 °F
Severe
ThunderstormsTonight
Low: 71 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
ShowersSunday
High: 84 °F
Chance
ShowersSunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly ClearLabor Day
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Raleigh NC
35.82°N 78.65°W (Elev. 262 ft)
35.82°N 78.65°W (Elev. 262 ft)
2:13 pm EDT Sep 5, 2026
2pm EDT Sep 5, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 11, 2026
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