October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed N 7 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1021.9 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 12:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light east wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light east wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Raleigh NC
 35.82°N 78.65°W (Elev. 262 ft)
11:00 am EDT Oct 6, 2026
1pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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