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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast U.S; Flash Flooding Threat for the Northern Gulf Coast

Severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Southeast and Carolinas today where a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) has been issued. A Slight Risk Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Level 2 of 4) has been issued for part of the northern Gulf Coast today due to the threat of flash, urban, and riverine flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

58°F

14°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 20 May 4:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Durham NC

  • Today

    Today: Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Durham NC
 36°N 78.9°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
4:44 am EDT May 20, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT May 20, 2024-6pm EDT May 26, 2024
 
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