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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Southern U.S.; Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley Tuesday, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. 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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