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Severe Thunderstorm and Critical Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Tuesday

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Tuesday with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible Tuesday due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 53%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Apr 11:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light southwest wind.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 62 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 85 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

    Low: 62 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 82 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 65 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    Sunny

    High: 86 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 59 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 83 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 61 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC
 35.85°N 78.75°W (Elev. 341 ft)
Last Update:
3:46 pm EDT Apr 15, 2024
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 21, 2024
 
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