Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Fog/Mist

69°F

21°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 5:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers.  Low around 65. Northeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 65. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Raleigh NC
 35.82°N 78.65°W (Elev. 262 ft)
6:29 am EDT Sep 22, 2026
7am EDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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