Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89° N Lon: 78.78° W Elev: 394 ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 10:51 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Durham County

Rest Of Tonight
Isolated thunderstorms. Showers. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday
Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Wednesday And Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
Thursday Through Friday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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1006 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
 
 

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