Raleigh, NC

9:38 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0400)
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Lon: 78.7° W
Lat: 35.7° N
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Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather began to fire up again across the nation's mid-section on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains showed signs of gradual weakening as it shifted eastward toward the Mississippi River Valley on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trailed southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of north-central/northeastern Texas, southern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana and far southeastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. In particular, substantial severe weather was expected across north-central Texas to the

ArkLaTex region this afternoon and evening. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the Southern Plains to the Tennessee/Ohio valleys and the Lower Great Lakes/Northeast remained at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. In addition to severe storms, heavy rains created chances of flood and possible isolated areas of flash flooding from parts eastern Oklahoma through northern Arkansas.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers continued near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the inland areas of the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

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Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

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The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains showed signs of gradual weakening as it shifted eastward toward the Mississippi River Valley on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trailed southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of north-central/northeastern Texas, southern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana and far southeastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. In particular, substantial severe weather was expected across north-central Texas to the

ArkLaTex region this afternoon and evening. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the Southern Plains to the Tennessee/Ohio valleys and the Lower Great Lakes/Northeast remained at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. In addition to severe storms, heavy rains created chances of flood and possible isolated areas of flash flooding from parts eastern Oklahoma through northern Arkansas.

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Raleigh Weather at a Glance

Updated 9:35 PM EDT
Elevation
305 ft
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
71.4 °F
Feels Like 71.4 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
6:05 AM
8:17 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 84 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
20% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 84 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Friday
Clear 72 | 54 °F
Clear
Saturday
Mostly Cloudy 75 | 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.96 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 18000 ft
Mostly Cloudy 25000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
99%
Rainfall
0.20 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRDU 220051Z 19006KT 10SM SCT180 BKN250 22/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02220189
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
71.4 °F
75,76,79,82,82,84,82,84,82,79,79,79,75
Dew Point
71 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
2.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
7.20 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then clear with a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
mostlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 75F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Raleigh NC

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KNCRALEI6

Tuesday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
85 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 66 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 24
Clear
72 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Mostly Cloudy
75 | 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
77 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Chance of Rain
77 | 63 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of Rain
73 | 64 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 66 74 | 69 80 | 66 71 | 66
Wind 6 mph SSW 8 mph SW 8 mph SSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 91% 83% 64% 85%
Chance of Precip. 20% 100% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 83% 80% 80% 59%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:05 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.13], Average RMSE [1.19]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.15], Average RMSE [1.72] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 66 79 | 66 80 | 66 71 | 66
Wind 7 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 9 mph South 7 mph South
Humidity 89% 64% 61% 83%
Chance of Precip. 40% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 74% 55% 53% 62%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.35], Average RMSE [1.62]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.11], Average RMSE [1.67] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then clear with a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 66 77 | 65 71 | 63 71 | 65
Wind 6 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 86% 69% 75% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 40% 50% 20%
Cloud Cover 71% 71% 75% 87%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm 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 fair. MaxT RMSE [3.19], Average RMSE [1.82]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.72], Average RMSE [1.87] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 58 71 | 55 68 | 47 56 | 40
Wind 9 mph NW 14 mph WNW 15 mph NW 9 mph NNW
Humidity 77% 57% 45% 55%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 0% 8% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.88], Average RMSE [2.02]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.09], Average RMSE [1.94] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
mostlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 75F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 37 64 | 38 71 | 44 62 | 38
Wind 8 mph NW 10 mph NNW 6 mph NNW 7 mph NNW
Humidity 53% 37% 35% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 68% 87% 78%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.16], Average RMSE [2.39]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.88], Average RMSE [1.86] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 39 69 | 48 73 | 51 60 | 50
Wind 6 mph North 3 mph ENE 5 mph SW 6 mph South
Humidity 51% 47% 46% 66%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 15% 99% 35%
Conditions Overcast Clear Overcast Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.48], Average RMSE [2.55]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.12], Average RMSE [2.14] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 53 71 | 60 73 | 61 63 | 60
Wind 5 mph SSW 5 mph West 4 mph North 5 mph East
Humidity 81% 64% 66% 87%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 61% 59% 89%
Conditions Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.65], Average RMSE [2.40]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.44], Average RMSE [2.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 60 71 | 65 73 | 66 70 | 63
Wind 4 mph SE 2 mph SE 3 mph ENE 3 mph SSE
Humidity 87% 82% 77% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 50% 79% 85% 78%
Conditions Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.24], Average RMSE [3.51]
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 63 77 | 66 78 | 68 73 | 68
Wind 5 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 5 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 95% 69% 70% 85%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 68% 46% 31% 21%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.18], Average RMSE [3.88]
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 66 80 | 68 81 | 69 76 | 68
Wind 5 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 97% 65% 66% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 17% 14% 13% 12%
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:24 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 67 81 | 66 82 | 66 76 | 68
Wind 5 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 90% 60% 58% 72%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 10% 10% 12% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 4:44 PM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 68 82 | 70 79 | 71 76 | 70
Wind 4 mph SSW 3 mph SSW 4 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 90% 65% 75% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 18% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRDU) 81 °F 58 °F
Record (KRDU) 96 °F (1941) 44 °F (1968)
Yesterday 75 °F 67 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 6
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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 Good
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Tuesday Good
OZONE
Tuesday Good
PM2.5
Wednesday Good
PM2.5
Wednesday Good
OZONE
Thursday Good
PM2.5
Thursday Good
OZONE
Friday Good
PM2.5
Friday Good
OZONE
Astronomy
May. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:05 AM EDT 8:17 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 5:36 AM EDT 8:46 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 5:01 AM EDT 9:22 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:22 AM EDT 10:00 PM EDT
Moon 4:36 PM EDT (5/21) 3:24 AM EDT (5/21)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 10m
Length of Day
14h 12m
Tomorrow will be 1m 20s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Gibbous
May 25
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
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State Highs State Lows
87 °F
Andrews
87 °F
Gastonia
87 °F
Greensboro
86 °F
Lincolnton
86 °F
North Wilkesboro
56 °F
Jefferson
56 °F
Franklin
58 °F
Asheville
59 °F
Andrews
59 °F
North Wilkesboro
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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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
Event data courtesy eviesays.com
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Colonial Heights, Raleigh, NC 71.4 °F - 71 °F 99% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 305 ft 9:35 PM EDT Normal  
Lake Wheeler, Raleigh, NC 70.0 °F - 62 °F 78% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 380 ft 9:37 PM EDT Normal
Swiftbrook Cir., Raleigh, NC 68.4 °F - 64 °F 86% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 430 ft 9:37 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Forest Landing, Garner, NC 70.7 °F - 70 °F 98% SSE  at  0.0 mph - / hr 308 ft 9:37 PM EDT Normal  
SW Raleigh-Nuttree Place, Raleigh, NC 70.7 °F - 67 °F 87% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 374 ft 9:36 PM EDT Normal  
Ridgebrook Bluffs, Raleigh, NC 69.2 °F - 68 °F 97% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 400 ft 9:27 PM EDT Normal
Ivory Hills, Apex, NC 69.1 °F - 67 °F 94% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 400 ft 9:37 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Raleigh, NC 70.0 °F - 68 °F 92% SW  at  1.1 mph - / hr 371 ft 9:23 PM EDT Normal  
NC State Area, Raleigh, NC 71.4 °F - 68 °F 90% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 350 ft 9:37 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Brighton Forest, Apex, NC 69.6 °F - 68 °F 94% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 354 ft 9:37 PM EDT Normal  
Back Yard on 10th fairway of Crooked Cre, Fuquay-Varina, NC 70.1 °F - 67 °F 90% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 394 ft 9:35 PM EDT Normal  
Bentcreek, Fuquay Varina, NC 69.4 °F - 68 °F 96% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 417 ft 9:37 PM EDT Normal  
Sunset Oaks, Holly Springs, NC 69.6 °F - 69 °F 99% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 302 ft 9:38 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Garner NC , Garner, NC 68 °F - 68 °F 99% SW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 328 ft 9:18 PM EDT MADIS
Longbranch Farm, Raleigh, NC 69.6 °F - 66 °F 87% East  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 262 ft 9:37 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Marcom Place, Fuquay-Varina, NC 69.8 °F - 70 °F 99% NW  at  0.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 436 ft 9:30 PM EDT Normal
Pine Valley, Cary, NC 70.9 °F - 68 °F 89% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 486 ft 9:37 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Huntleigh Dr., Raleigh, NC 74.5 °F 75 °F 67 °F 78% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 289 ft 9:38 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Hearthstone Farms, Cary, NC 70.4 °F - 68 °F 93% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 499 ft 9:32 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Mingo Creek, Knightdale, NC 69.6 °F - 68 °F 96% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 217 ft 9:38 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Fair Oaks, Apex, NC 70.0 °F - 64 °F 82% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 433 ft 9:37 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
NC 50/42 Intersection, Raleigh, NC 70.6 °F - - - South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 305 ft 9:37 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Hedingham, Raleigh, NC 69.4 °F - 67 °F 93% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 222 ft 9:38 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Kendall Hills, Willow Spring, NC 69.5 °F - 67 °F 93% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 315 ft 9:38 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Ogburn Farms, Willow Spring, NC 69.1 °F - 69 °F 99% NE  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 315 ft 9:38 PM EDT Normal  
Buckingham, Apex, NC 70.1 °F - 68 °F 93% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 410 ft 9:35 PM EDT Normal  
Cobble Ridge, Holly Springs, NC 70.1 °F - 68 °F 93% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 397 ft 9:38 PM EDT Normal
Surrey Meadows, APEX, NC 70.9 °F - 70 °F 98% SSE  at  0.0 mph - / hr 476 ft 9:30 PM EDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Fuquay Varina NC , Holly Springs, NC 71 °F - 67 °F 87% SE  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 410 ft 9:18 PM EDT MADIS
Winchester - NE Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 71.1 °F - 68 °F 89% SSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 280 ft 9:38 PM EDT Normal
Northwest Fuquay, Fuquay Varina, NC 71.8 °F - 68 °F 89% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 398 ft 9:36 PM EDT Normal  
Wessex, Cary, NC 69.9 °F - 68 °F 92% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 335 ft 9:37 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:31 PM EDT on May 21, 2013

... Record high minimum temperature set at the Piedmont triad
international Airport on may 20...

A record high minimum temperature of 67 degrees was set at the
Piedmont triad international Airport NC yesterday... may 20. The old
record was 66 degrees set in 1959.


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