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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. 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

91°F

33°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 13 Jul 11:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Areas of fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Areas Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Areas Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 75 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 76 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 76 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 92 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Areas of fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC
 35.9°N 78.77°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
11:52 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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