SoDu Morning Brief: Rain Likely Tonight, Durham Commissioners Meet
Plus, a look at what's happening today in and around South Durham, from Movie Monday at the library to board game night at Moon Dog Meadery.
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🌦️South Durham Weather: Oct. 27 Forecast
Looking for the latest weather update for South Durham, NC? Here's your hyperlocal SoDu forecast:
Grab a jacket and maybe an umbrella - Monday in Durham looks cool, cloudy, and a bit damp. A few early sprinkles may show up around sunrise, with rain chances picking up again after mid-morning. Temperatures will hover near 59°F for the day, with a steady northeast breeze around 10–15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph giving it that “feels like fall” edge.
By Monday night, expect rain to become more likely after 8 p.m., with heavier showers possible overnight. Lows will dip to around 48°F, and totals could reach up to half an inch of rain before sunrise Tuesday.
So if you’re heading out to library events or the County Commissioners meeting, keep the rain gear handy and enjoy the cozy, fall-weather vibes across South Durham.
☔ Quick Forecast Recap
- Morning: Spotty light rain before 7 a.m.
- Afternoon: Cloudy, cool, high near 59°F.
- Evening: Rain likely after 8 p.m., low near 48°F.
- Winds: Northeast at 8–14 mph, gusts up to 21 mph.
- Rain Chance: 50% day / 70% night.
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🥪 Durham Public Schools Lunch Menus – Oct. 27-31, 2025
📌 Traditional schools are closed today for a teacher workday, but year-round schools are open. All student meals are free. Menus include choice of milk, fresh fruit, and 100% juice. Items subject to change. Get the full week of menus here.
🎟️ Events in South Durham – Oct. 27
🗓️ Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 — Durham Events
All Day
- Monster Mazes — Durham County Library, East Regional, 211 Lick Creek Ln.
10:30 – 11 a.m.
- Preschool Storytime — Durham County Library, South Regional, 4505 S. Alston Ave.
2 – 4 p.m.
- Movie Monday — Durham County Library, Southwest Regional, 3605 Shannon Rd.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- South Durham Birding Club — Durham County Library, South Regional, 4505 S. Alston Ave.
7 – 11 p.m.
- Board Game Night — Moon Dog Meadery, 1104 Broad St.
7 – 8 p.m.
- Durham Board of County Commissioners Meeting — Durham Government, 200 E. Main St.
📅 More local happenings on the SoDu Events Calendar.
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