Raleigh, NC

5:53 AM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 295 ft
Lon: 78.6° W
Lat: 35.8° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
23.4 °F
Feels Like 23 °F
Wind(mph)
2.0
Sunrise / Set
7:05 AM
5:52 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Clear 40 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 22 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 49 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy 50 | 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 58 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Chance of Rain 59 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.08 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
47%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRDU 120951Z 31007G16KT 10SM CLR M06/M17 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP208 T10561172
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Temperature
Windchill
23 °F
Dew Point
6 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
2.0 mph from West
Wind Gust
2.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
3.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Wake
Today
sunny Sunny and brisk. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph...diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming cloudy. Not as cold with lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
cloudy Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Thursday
chancerain Cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Friday through Saturday
sunny Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Source: NWS at 3:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 27601
Sunday, 12
Clear
40 | 22 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
49 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Mostly Cloudy
50 | 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
58 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
59 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
58 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
56 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 3:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wake
Today
sunny Sunny and brisk. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph...diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 6 34 | 3 34 | 7 28 | 12
Wind 14 mph NW 13 mph NW 7 mph WNW 0 mph WNW
Humidity 49% 25% 31% 53%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 4% 4% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
5:52 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wake
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming cloudy. Not as cold with lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 24 | 13 40 | 12 43 | 14 37 | 21
Wind 0 mph West 5 mph West 3 mph SW 2 mph SSW
Humidity 64% 30% 31% 52%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 17% 29% 40% 75%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:04 AM
5:53 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wake
Tuesday
cloudy Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 24 45 | 28 46 | 33 41 | 34
Wind 1 mph SSW 8 mph SW 5 mph SW 2 mph SSW
Humidity 68% 52% 60% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 94% 94% 91% 91%
Conditions Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
7:03 AM
5:54 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wake
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 34 51 | 39 50 | 40 42 | 37
Wind 0 mph WSW 2 mph West 0 mph WNW 0 mph North
Humidity 86% 66% 69% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 84% 58% 30% 23%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:02 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wake
Thursday
chancerain Cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 36 53 | 40 53 | 44 48 | 45
Wind 1 mph NE 4 mph East 2 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 90% 65% 73% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 40% 59% 83% 86%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:00 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wake
Friday through Saturday
sunny Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 44 | 43 52 | 43 50 | 41 42 | 33
Wind 2 mph SSW 4 mph West 3 mph NNW 2 mph NW
Humidity 96% 69% 67% 67%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 83% 78% 50% 35%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:00 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wake
Friday through Saturday
sunny Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 29 50 | 31 48 | 34 42 | 33
Wind 2 mph NNW 1 mph NNW 1 mph NW 2 mph NW
Humidity 69% 47% 55% 67%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 28% 32% 31% 35%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:00 AM
5:56 PM
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History & Almanac
February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRDU) 53 °F 31 °F
Record (KRDU) 75 °F (1999) 6 °F (1973)
Yesterday 48 °F 25 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 28
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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.
Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Good
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
OZONE
Monday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
OZONE
Tuesday Moderate
PM2.5
Tuesday Good
OZONE
Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:05 AM EST 5:52 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:38 AM EST 6:19 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:08 AM EST 6:49 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:39 AM EST 7:18 PM EST
Moon 11:33 PM EST 9:35 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 40m
Length of Day
10h 47m
Tomorrow will be 2m 3s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 75% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
32 °F
Hatteras
32 °F
Manteo
30 °F
Whiteville
30 °F
Southport
10 °F
Jefferson
15 °F
Asheville
15 °F
Franklin
17 °F
Andrews
19 °F
Hickory
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Raleigh-Durham Airport 22 °F Clear 4:51 AM EST
Smithfield 25 °F Clear 5:35 AM EST
Louisburg 23 °F Clear 5:35 AM EST
Chapel Hill 22 °F Clear 4:56 AM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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Flight Rule: VFR (KRDU)
Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 271° (West)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Event Date Forecast
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Fully Charged 11:00 AM EST 2012-02-12 Clear, 29°F
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Fully Charged 3:00 PM EST 2012-02-12 Clear, 37°F
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: New Red 2011 11:00 AM EST 2012-02-12 Clear, 29°F
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: New Red 2011 7:00 PM EST 2012-02-12 Clear, 34°F
Boo Hanks 3:00 PM EST 2012-02-12 Clear, 37°F
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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 Clear, 61 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
NC State Area, Raleigh, NC 23.4 °F 23 °F 6 °F 47% West  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 350 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire
HADS MARSH CREEK AT HWY 401 AT NEW HO NC, Raleigh, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 198 ft 4:30 AM EST MADIS
North Hills Mall (Spring Valley), Raleigh, NC 21.4 °F 21 °F 4 °F 46% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 286 ft 5:50 AM EST Normal  
Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 23.0 °F 15 °F -1 °F 34% WSW  at  6.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 262 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Garner NC , Garner, NC 22 °F 22 °F 4 °F 46% WNW  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 330 ft 5:29 AM EST MADIS
Victoria Park, Raleigh, NC 21.4 °F 17 °F -1 °F 36% WNW  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 376 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Winchester - NE Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 22.5 °F 13 °F 2 °F 40% NNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 280 ft 5:52 AM EST Normal
Valley Stream, Raleigh, NC 22.1 °F 12 °F -2 °F 34% WNW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 292 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Colonial Heights, Raleigh, NC 22.8 °F 23 °F 3 °F 41% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 305 ft 5:50 AM EST Normal  
Swiftbrook Cir., Raleigh, NC 21.4 °F 16 °F -12 °F 22% NW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 430 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire
Northwyck Place, Raleigh, NC 22.2 °F 22 °F 4 °F 45% NW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 404 ft 5:50 AM EST Normal
Garner, NC, Garner, NC 22.1 °F 14 °F 5 °F 47% West  at  6.0 mph - / hr 330 ft 5:44 AM EST Normal  
Forest Landing, Garner, NC 23.0 °F 23 °F 4 °F 44% WSW  at  2.0 mph - / hr 308 ft 5:45 AM EST Normal  
Will-O-Dean Acres, Raleigh, NC 22.1 °F 22 °F 10 °F 59% WNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 301 ft 5:50 AM EST Normal
Hearthstone Farms, Cary, NC 21.4 °F 21 °F 4 °F 47% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 499 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire  
North Ridge - Haymarket, Raleigh, NC 22.0 °F 22 °F 5 °F 47% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 410 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Westborough, Raleigh, NC 21.6 °F 14 °F -6 °F 29% NW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 377 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Ivory Hills, Apex, NC 22.0 °F 22 °F 4 °F 46% NNE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 400 ft 5:53 AM EST Normal  
Wessex, Cary, NC 22.2 °F 16 °F 5 °F 46% NW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 335 ft 5:39 AM EST Normal  
Silverton Subdivision, Cary, NC 21.2 °F 21 °F -3 °F 34% NW  at  2.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 390 ft 5:53 AM EST Normal  
N Raleigh-Durant, Raleigh, NC 21.6 °F 16 °F 2 °F 41% ESE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 423 ft 5:52 AM EST Normal  
Traemoor Manor, Raleigh, NC 21.4 °F 17 °F -9 °F 25% West  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 416 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Dutchess Village, Cary, NC 23.2 °F 17 °F -2 °F 33% NE  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 436 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Brighton Forest, Apex, NC 22.8 °F 15 °F -4 °F 30% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 354 ft 5:53 AM EST Normal  
Westwind Subdivision, raleigh, nc 21.2 °F 16 °F 2 °F 43% NE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 480 ft 5:17 AM EST Rapid Fire
Henley Subdivision, Raleigh, NC 21.6 °F 22 °F 2 °F 41% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 465 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire
Village at Westgate, Raleigh, NC 20.7 °F 21 °F -14 °F 20% NE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 468 ft 5:53 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Woodbridge, Raleigh, NC 22.6 °F 16 °F -12 °F 20% East  at  4.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 315 ft 5:53 AM EST Normal  
North Raleigh (Falls Lake), Raleigh, NC 21.0 °F 21 °F -65 °F - WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 300 ft 5:50 AM EST Normal  
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Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:11 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Increased fire danger across central North Carolina today...

West northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 25 mph will
occur today. These winds combined with relative humidity values
falling to near 20 percent will lead to adverse fire weather
conditions today across all of central North Carolina. Any
fires that occur could begin to burn out of control under these
conditions.

Anyone planning to conduct burning should consider postponing
until more favorable conditions occur.






328 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2012

... Increased fire danger across central North Carolina Sunday...

Steady west northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts around 25 mph
will occur Sunday. These winds combined with relative humidity
values falling to near 20 percent will lead to adverse fire weather
conditions on Sunday across all of central North Carolina. Any fires
that occur could begin to burn out of control under these conditions.

Anyone planning to conduct burning Sunday should consider postponing
until more favorable conditions occur.