Raleigh-Durham, NC

11:31 AM EDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0400)
Elev: 295 ft
Lon: 78.6° W
Lat: 35.8° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

A strong low pressure system will bring active weather to the center of the nation on Saturday. The system will move off the Rockies and into the Plains, which will push a warm front into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, while it continues pulling a cold front southeastward across the Western states. Counter clockwise flow around this system will pull more moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico, allowing for showers and thunderstorms to develop from Oklahoma through the Dakotas and into Minnesota. These areas are under a slight threat of severe weather development with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Parts of western Nebraska and northwestern Kansas are under a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development. This area has increased risk for tornado development on Saturday.

East of this activity, a weak trough slowly moves over the Eastern Valleys, allowing for a few more widespread showers and thunderstorms to pop up from the Southern Appalachians through the Mid-Atlantic states. Meanwhile in the West, moisture from the Pacific Ocean will allow for scattered showers with afternoon thunderstorms to persist for the Northern and Central Rockies. Severe storms are not likely in these areas. In the Southwest, gusty winds, warm temperatures, and dry conditions will maintain dangerous fire weather conditions on Saturday.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

A strong low pressure system will bring active weather to the center of the nation on Saturday. The system will move off the Rockies and into the Plains, which will push a warm front into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, while it continues pulling a cold front southeastward across the Western states. Counter clockwise flow around this system will pull more moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico, allowing for showers and thunderstorms to develop from Oklahoma through the Dakotas and into Minnesota. These areas are under a slight threat of severe weather development with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Parts of western Nebraska and northwestern Kansas are under a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development. This area has increased risk for tornado development on Saturday.

East of this activity, a weak trough slowly moves over the Eastern Valleys, allowing for a few more widespread showers and thunderstorms to pop up from the Southern Appalachians through the Mid-Atlantic states. Meanwhile in the West, moisture from the Pacific Ocean will allow for scattered showers with afternoon thunderstorms to persist for the Northern and Central Rockies. Severe storms are not likely in these areas. In the Southwest, gusty winds, warm temperatures, and dry conditions will maintain dangerous fire weather conditions on Saturday.
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Raleigh-Durham Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:30 AM EDT
Elevation
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
78.6 °F
Feels Like 81 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
6:06 AM
8:15 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 79 | 68 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Monday
Thunderstorm 79 | 66 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 84 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 84 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.14 in
Visibility
9.0 miles
Clouds
Few 7500 ft
Scattered Clouds 12000 ft
Mostly Cloudy 25000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
66%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRDU 181451Z 00000KT 9SM FEW075 SCT120 BKN250 24/18 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02440183 50005
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
81 °F
Dew Point
66 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
UV
5 out of 16
Pollen
6.20 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Moderate
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Sunday
tstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Raleigh-Durham NC

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KNCRALEI47

Saturday, 18
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 19
Thunderstorm
79 | 68 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Monday, 20
Thunderstorm
79 | 66 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Tuesday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
84 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 27
Clear
79 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 64 77 | 63 78 | 62 71 | 63
Wind 3 mph South 5 mph SSE 5 mph ESE 6 mph SSE
Humidity 77% 61% 54% 75%
Chance of Precip. 20% 40% 40% 50%
Cloud Cover 48% 79% 87% 96%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.80], Average RMSE [1.59]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.92], Average RMSE [1.60] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 63 75 | 64 77 | 64 71 | 64
Wind 6 mph South 9 mph South 9 mph South 8 mph SSE
Humidity 84% 70% 67% 80%
Chance of Precip. 50% 60% 60% 60%
Cloud Cover 96% 91% 85% 97%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.89], Average RMSE [2.07]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.91], Average RMSE [1.92] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 65 76 | 66 73 | 66 67 | 66
Wind 6 mph South 10 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 10 mph South
Humidity 88% 70% 77% 96%
Chance of Precip. 60% 70% 70% 60%
Cloud Cover 95% 86% 84% 73%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:05 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.94], Average RMSE [2.42]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.62], Average RMSE [2.09] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 67 79 | 71 78 | 71 74 | 67
Wind 8 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 11 mph South 8 mph SSW
Humidity 87% 74% 76% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 64% 6%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.60], Average RMSE [2.10]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.88], Average RMSE [2.23] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 65 80 | 68 83 | 68 73 | 65
Wind 8 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 10 mph South 9 mph South
Humidity 83% 65% 60% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 66% 21% 23%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.20], Average RMSE [2.31]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.65], Average RMSE [2.11] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 67 79 | 69 80 | 70 73 | 68
Wind 8 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 10 mph South 9 mph South
Humidity 88% 71% 72% 84%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 86% 48% 82% 96%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.91], Average RMSE [3.00]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.90], Average RMSE [2.50] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 67 74 | 70 77 | 69 71 | 64
Wind 7 mph South 10 mph South 9 mph South 7 mph SE
Humidity 93% 82% 75% 78%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 98% 90% 77% 76%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.47], Average RMSE [3.41]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.28], Average RMSE [2.70] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 64 76 | 68 77 | 67 67 | 64
Wind 4 mph NNE 4 mph NW 7 mph WSW 3 mph NE
Humidity 86% 78% 70% 88%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 52% 33% 45% 28%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.39], Average RMSE [3.87]
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 60 72 | 61 71 | 63 63 | 62
Wind 4 mph NNE 5 mph NNE 6 mph NE 5 mph NE
Humidity 89% 70% 76% 95%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 12% 6% 10% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.45], Average RMSE [3.86]
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 56 70 | 55 77 | 55 65 | 53
Wind 5 mph NE 5 mph NE 5 mph ENE 3 mph East
Humidity 90% 59% 48% 63%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 4% 2% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:22 PM
Source: BestForecast at 9:43 AM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 47 72 | 49 74 | 54 69 | 54
Wind 2 mph ENE 2 mph ENE 3 mph ESE 3 mph SE
Humidity 60% 44% 48% 57%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 18, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRDU) 80 °F 57 °F
Record (KRDU) 95 °F (1906) 35 °F (1973)
Yesterday 86 °F 61 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Moderate
OZONE
Yesterday Moderate
PM2.5
Current Moderate
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Saturday Moderate
PM2.5
Saturday Good
OZONE
Sunday Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
OZONE
Monday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
OZONE
Astronomy
May. 18, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:06 AM EDT 8:15 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 5:38 AM EDT 8:44 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 5:03 AM EDT 9:19 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:25 AM EDT 9:57 PM EDT
Moon 1:30 PM EDT 1:44 AM EDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 06m
Length of Day
14h 08m
Tomorrow will be 1m 27s longer.
First Quarter, 55% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
First Quarter
May 25
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
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State Highs State Lows
81 °F
New Bern
80 °F
Southern Pines
80 °F
Jacksonville
80 °F
Fayetteville
79 °F
Fort Bragg
56 °F
Franklin
56 °F
Jefferson
58 °F
Sanford
59 °F
Kenansville
59 °F
Lincolnton
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Raleigh-Durham Airport 76 °F Mostly Cloudy 10:51 AM EDT
Smithfield 79 °F Clear 11:15 AM EDT
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Wind Speed: 0.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 90° (East)
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METAR KRDU 181451Z 00000KT 9SM FEW075 SCT120 BKN250 24/18 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02440183 50005

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Event Date Forecast
Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** 1:00 PM EDT
2013-04-15		 Chance of Rain, 62°F
Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** 1:00 PM EDT
2013-04-15		 Chance of Rain, 62°F
Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** 1:00 PM EDT
2013-04-15		 Chance of Rain, 62°F
Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** 1:00 PM EDT
2013-04-15		 Chance of Rain, 62°F
Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** 1:00 PM EDT
2013-04-15		 Chance of Rain, 62°F
Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** 1:00 PM EDT
2013-04-15		 Chance of Rain, 62°F
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Event Date Forecast
Mariners vs. Indians 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Mostly Cloudy, 61 °F
Blue Jays vs. Yankees 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Chance of Rain, 70 °F
Event Date Forecast
Elche vs. Almería 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 Clear, High 68° F/ 20° C
Mirandés vs. Hércules 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
Sprint Showdown 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Thunderstorm, 74 °F
NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Thunderstorm, 74 °F
Event Date Forecast
HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 18, 2013 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
NC State Area, Raleigh, NC 78.6 °F 81 °F 66 °F 66% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 350 ft 11:30 AM EDT Rapid Fire
SW Raleigh-Nuttree Place, Raleigh, NC 81.5 °F 84 °F 66 °F 59% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 374 ft 11:31 AM EDT Normal  
Huntleigh Dr., Raleigh, NC 76.3 °F 78 °F 66 °F 71% SSE  at  0.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 289 ft 11:31 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Hedingham, Raleigh, NC 80.8 °F 84 °F 69 °F 67% SSE  at  3.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 222 ft 11:31 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Winchester - NE Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 79.8 °F 82 °F 67 °F 65% SSW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 280 ft 11:30 AM EDT Normal
Colonial Heights, Raleigh, NC 80.4 °F 83 °F 66 °F 62% South  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 305 ft 11:30 AM EDT Normal  
Swiftbrook Cir., Raleigh, NC 79.5 °F 80 °F 52 °F 39% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 430 ft 11:30 AM EDT Rapid Fire
Mingo Creek, Knightdale, NC 82.9 °F 86 °F 68 °F 61% East  at  0.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 217 ft 11:31 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Forest Landing, Garner, NC 78.6 °F 82 °F 76 °F 92% SSE  at  2.7 mph - / hr 308 ft 11:19 AM EDT Normal  
Lake Wheeler, Raleigh, NC 76.5 °F 78 °F 55 °F 40% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 380 ft 11:31 AM EDT Normal
Will-O-Dean Acres, Raleigh, NC 79.2 °F 82 °F 72 °F 79% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 301 ft 11:30 AM EDT Normal
Hearthstone Farms, Cary, NC 82.1 °F 84 °F 65 °F 57% South  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 499 ft 11:31 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Longbranch Farm, Raleigh, NC 81.0 °F 83 °F 66 °F 61% East  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 262 ft 11:30 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
North Ridge - Haymarket, Raleigh, NC 79.2 °F 82 °F 69 °F 70% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 410 ft 11:31 AM EDT Normal  
Westborough, Raleigh, NC 81.3 °F 83 °F 66 °F 59% SW  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 377 ft 11:31 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Ivory Hills, Apex, NC 77.2 °F 79 °F 67 °F 70% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 400 ft 11:30 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
North-West Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 75.8 °F 77 °F 68 °F 77% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 466 ft 11:31 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Pine Valley, Cary, NC 80.1 °F 82 °F 64 °F 57% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 486 ft 11:31 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Ridgebrook Bluffs, Raleigh, NC 76.4 °F 78 °F 66 °F 71% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 400 ft 11:22 AM EDT Normal
Wessex, Cary, NC 77.7 °F 80 °F 66 °F 67% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 335 ft 11:31 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Rock It Learning Science Camp, Raleigh, NC 77.9 °F 80 °F 68 °F 73% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 376 ft 11:30 AM EDT Normal
Stormwater Services - office, Raleigh, NC 77.4 °F 79 °F 65 °F 65% West  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 360 ft 11:30 AM EDT Normal
Traemoor Manor, Raleigh, NC 82.0 °F 80 °F -14 °F 2% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 416 ft 11:31 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Crossgate, Raleigh, NC 81.0 °F 84 °F 69 °F 68% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 427 ft 11:24 AM EDT Normal
Raleigh, NC 79.0 °F 81 °F 68 °F 68% South  at  1.1 mph - / hr 371 ft 11:30 AM EDT Normal  
Meryton, Raleigh, NC 81.2 °F 83 °F 66 °F 60% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 217 ft 11:31 AM EDT Rapid Fire
Westwind, Raleigh, NC 78.1 °F 80 °F 70 °F 76% South  at  0.0 mph - / hr 459 ft 11:27 AM EDT Normal  
Raven Ridge, Raleigh, NC 76.1 °F 77 °F 68 °F 75% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 367 ft 11:30 AM EDT Normal
APRSWXNET Garner NC , Garner, NC 74 °F 74 °F 67 °F 80% ESE  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 328 ft 11:03 AM EDT MADIS
Brighton Forest, Apex, NC 79.0 °F 81 °F 64 °F 59% SW  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 354 ft 11:30 AM EDT Normal  
Westwind Subdivision, raleigh, nc 80.9 °F 84 °F 69 °F 67% WSW  at  2.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 480 ft 11:30 AM EDT Rapid Fire
Henley Subdivision, Raleigh, NC 72.3 °F - 72 °F 100% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 465 ft 11:30 AM EDT Rapid Fire
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