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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

WFO Raleigh Office History



The National Weather Service has been in existence in the Raleigh/Durham area since January 1887, over 100 years. This virtual tour will take you through some of that history through from the station's past.



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  • Fisher Building


  • September 30, 1896 - August 1, 1908

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  • Masonic Temple, 4th Floor


  • August 1, 1908 - December 12, 1940

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  • Administration Bldg. Raleigh Municipal Airport


  • December 12, 1940 - December 2, 1944

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  • Headquarters Bldg. Raleigh-Durham Airport


  • May 17, 1944 - May 16, 1954

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  • 1911 Building at NC State College


  • December 2, 1944 - May 2, 1954

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  • RDU Weather Bureau Building


  • May 17, 1954 - December 12, 1979

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  • Cargo Building RDU Airport


  • December 12, 1979 - June 30, 1996

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  • NCSU Centennial Campus


  • January 19, 1994 - Present

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