Month: May 2021

By WRAL Weather Team A tornado warning was issued Monday for Orange, Chatham and Alamance counties until 5:15 p.m. as severe weather swept its way across central North Carolina. The Triangle experienced a level 2 risk for a portion of the afternoon and evening Monday. The level 2 threat was in effect for Raleigh, Fayetteville, much of the Sandhills region as well as east of Interstate 95. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued until 6…

By WRAL Weather Team A tornado warning has been issued for Orange, Chatham and Alamance Counties until 5:15 p.m. The threat for severe weather in the WRAL viewing area grew overnight, and part of the Triangle is now in the level 2 risk area. The level 2 threat is in effect for Raleigh, Fayetteville, much of the Sandhills region as well as east of Interstate 95. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued until 10…

By WRAL Weather Team After a weekend of celebrations and nice weather, a chance for showers and storms returns Monday. The threat for severe weather in the WRAL viewing area grew overnight, and part of the Triangle is now in the level 2 risk area. The level 2 threat is also in effect for Fayetteville and much of the Sandhills region. “Some showers may be possible for the morning commute,” WRAL meteorologist Zach Maloch said,…

By Peta Sheerwood, WRAL meteorologist Mother Earth gave us a Mother’s Day gift Sunday with sunshine and warm temperatures reaching the 80s – and a pleasant breeze to go with it. “It’s going to be a lovely day for all the moms,” said WRAL meteorologist Peta Sheerwood. But after a weekend of celebrations and nice weather, a chance for showers and storms returns Monday. “Some showers may be possible for the morning commute,” WRAL meteorologist…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — With still one game left of the regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes have a lot to celebrate after clinching the division for the first time since the ’05-’06 season — the same season they won the Stanley Cup. “It’s a great accomplishment because it showed that all the work that’s gone in from everyone in this organization has paid off to this point,” said Rod Brind’Amour, head coach of the Hurricanes….

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Most of the WRAL viewing area is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Friday. Around 4:30 a.m., a slow-moving band of showers and storms were approaching the western part of our area. Heavy rain and lightning are possible. “We could certainly see some wind damage and possibly some hail with these systems” said WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. “It’s likely to be pretty loud. There’s…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Parts of the WRAL viewing area is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Friday. “It’s quite possible we could see strong, to maybe severe storms,” said WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze. From Raleigh down east to the coast is under the Level 1 risk for Thursday, with the biggest threats being damaging wind gusts and large hail. “We’re talking quarter-size, maybe half-dollar size hail if…