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Updated: Thu Jun 18th 2026 12:45 AM EDT

Partly Cloudy

80^°F 27^°C

Feels Like 84^°F / 29^°C

Raleigh, NC weather condition is Partly Cloudy and 80°F.

Today's Weather in Raleigh,NC

The current weather in Raleigh NC as of 12:45 AM EDT on Thu Jun 18th 2026, has a sky condition of Partly Cloudy with the visibility of 9 mile(s). It is 80 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 84 degrees with a forecasted high of 99 and low of 74. The barometric pressure is 29.84 - measured by inches of mercury - and is steady since its last observation. The humidity is 56 percent that's steady since the last report, with a dew point of 66 degrees fahrenheit which is steady. Wind direction is from the Southwest at 8.3 miles per hour, gusting at 15.9 miles per hour. Sunrise is at 5:58 AM and Sunset is at 8:33 PM. The moon phase is a Waxing Crescent moon rising at 9:29 AM with 19% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 29.84 inHg. steady
Humidity 56% steady
Heat Index 79°F
Wind from SW. 8.3 mph
Wind Gust 15.9 miles per hour
Wind Chill 76°F
UV Index 0

Dew Point 66°F steady
Visibility 9 mi.
Sunrise 5:58 AM
Sunset 8:33 PM
Moonrise 9:29 AM
Moonset 11:43 PM
Moon Phase Waxing Crescent Moon 19%

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Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 99°F and a low of 74°F. 36%% possible chance of rain predicted with an estimated 0.04in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 19mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 59%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 99° \| Lo 74°	59%	36% \| est. 0.04in	0%	19 mph

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain with a high of 89°F and a low of 70°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 75% chance with an estimated 0.88in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 70%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 89° \| Lo 70°	70%	75% \| est. 0.88in	0%	11.2 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 88°F and a low of 65°F. 2%% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 43%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 88° \| Lo 65°	43%	2%	0%	7.8 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 94°F and a low of 68°F. 1%% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 14mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 44%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 94° \| Lo 68°	44%	1%	0%	13.2 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 95°F and a low of 74°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 57% chance with an estimated 0.09in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 68%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 95° \| Lo 74°	68%	57% \| est. 0.09in	0%	12.5 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 80^°F. The morning temperature of 75°^F is lowest at 4am with the daytime high of 98°^F at 3pm and a low around 79°^F at 11pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 29.88^inHg at 9am and lowest being 29.76^inHg at 5pm.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 19^mph at 4pm, while the slowest is 8.3^mph around 1am; expect wind gusts peaking 24.1^mph at 9pm.

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Current National Weather

Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather: Gulf Coast and Midwest Impact - 06-17 to 06-19

Updated Wed Jun 17th 2026, 8:34am PDT

The next couple of days will be quite stormy as Potential Tropical Cyclone One, a developing storm near the Texas Gulf Coast, brings heavy rainfall. Expect rain totals of 5 to 10 inches, with some areas seeing up to 20 inches. This extensive rain could lead to flash flooding. The center of the storm is predicted to hit southwestern Louisiana tonight and continue moving inland, dissipating by Thursday morning but leaving behind significant rain as it moves across the Southeast.

Midwest and Ohio Valley: Prepare for an outbreak of severe thunderstorms today, especially in central Illinois and northwestern Indiana. There will be a strong push of moisture, leading to storms with large hail (up to 2.5 inches), damaging winds reaching 80 mph, and potentially powerful tornadoes. These storms will also bring heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of flash flooding, particularly near the Great Lakes.

Mid-Atlantic and Northeast: On Thursday, we will feel the heat as temperatures climb into the 90s and even hit the lower 100s. This heat could break some records! Be prepared for possible severe thunderstorms as a cold front moves in, bringing cooler air by Friday morning, especially in the Northeast and Great Lakes.

Western U.S.: Things are staying mostly calm, but it will be hot with temperatures in the 100s in the Great Basin and 110s in the Desert Southwest. The central to southern High Plains will also see triple-digit temperatures before a cold front arrives on Thursday.

This weather report is relevant for ZIP codes from 27601 through 27699, accurately covering all areas within Raleigh, NC.