Record High Temperatures Likely Across the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest and Southwest

An intense heat wave will peak across the Mid-Atlantic and I-95 Urban Corridor this weekend. Record high temperatures are likely with widespread heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. In the Midwest, severe storms capable of producing strong winds, hail, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be possible Saturday. Additionally, strong storms will also be possible Saturday in the Four Corners region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Mostly Cloudy

95°F

35°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	SW 14 G 21 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	22 Jun 1:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Raleigh NC

This Afternoon
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 96 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 96 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 99 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 6 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 94.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.