Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Weather Alerts

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:05PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Exceptionally dry fuels, low relative humidity values, and gusty southwest winds will lead to an increased risk of wildfires again on Thursday. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:03AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Exceptionally dry fuels, low relative humidity values, and gusty southwest winds will lead to an increased risk of wildfires and adverse fire behavior again today. Dry grasses and dry forests could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:47AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range and gusty southwest winds will continue to dry out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through this evening. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban is also in effect for North Carolina.

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range and gusty southwest winds will continue to dry out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through this evening. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban is also in effect for North Carolina.

28°C

Clear

Feels like: 27°C

Visibility: 16 km

31%

Humidity

11.2 km/h

Wind

1012 mb

Pressure

0 mm

Precipitation

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.4

PM10: 6.5

O3: 101

NO2: 6.2

Astronomy

Sunrise

06:41 AM

Sunset

07:50 PM

Moonrise

05:56 AM

Moonset

07:15 PM