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Current conditions at

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

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

A Few Clouds

92°F

33°C

Humidity	34%
Wind Speed	SW 15 mph
Barometer	30.17 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	18 May 6:51 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Durham County

Tonight

Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Thursday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Friday

Showers likely. Not as warm with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday Night

Showers likely. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Saturday Through Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Memorial Day

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.