Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Mar 5:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 8am.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 8am. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC
 35.9°N 78.77°W (Elev. 400 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
6pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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