Raleigh North Carolina News

What is a severe weather risk and how accurate is it in North Carolina? As we continue the severe weather season in North Carolina, I wanted to update our Triangle severe weather research with updated data from the last five years. This is useful for decision making in the WRAL Severe Weather Center – but it may also be useful for you. Severe weather can impact a lot – your yardwork, outdoor events and festivals,…

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has extended the State of Emergency for the western North Carolina wildfires. The State of Emergency extension will last for 30 days in 34 counties. State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the North Carolina Forest Service has responded to more than 2,300 wildfire incidents that involved more than 23,000 acres in March and April. “I appreciate all of the first responders, emergency managers, state forest rangers, and state and local officials working…

A wildfire burning in McDowell County has grown to 856 acres as emergency crews from across the country work to contain flames in rugged, storm-damaged terrain near the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Bee Rock Creek Fire remains 10% contained as of Friday, according to fire officials. The fire, which began Tuesday, is burning through steep mountain slopes covered in downed trees and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. Officials say that damage is making wildfires…

The NHL released the first-round schedule for Carolina’s best-of-seven playoff series with New Jersey. Game 1: New Jersey at Carolina, Sunday, April 20 (3 p.m.) TV: FanDuel Sports, ESPN Game 2: New Jersey at Carolina, Tuesday, April 22 (6 p.m.) TV: FanDuel Sports, ESPN Game 3: Carolina at New Jersey, Friday, April 25 (8 p.m.) TV: FanDuel Sports, TBS Game 4: Carolina at New Jersey, Sunday, April 27 (3:30 p.m.) TV: FanDuel Sports, TBS Game…

A fire broke out Wednesday evening at an apartment complex in Durham. According to the Durham Fire Department, the fire happened around 7:35 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 500 block of Finsbury Street. It is unclear what caused the fire, but firefighters said it affected five townhomes and no one was injured.

Gov. Josh Stein spoke one-on-one Tuesday with WRAL News to discuss a man setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home, how he said he’s helping with Hurricane Helene recovery and the proposed 2025 state budget. Below is a transcript between WRAL anchor/reporter Lena Tillett and Stein during their interview at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. Note: WRAL News’ questions are in bold and Stein’s answers in regular font. I don’t take it lightly that…

The Raleigh City Council will consider Tuesday approval for the rezoning of 80 acres around Lenovo Center, which would clear the way for the Carolina Hurricanes to begin a $1-billion redevelopment that proponents say could transform that part of the city. The project is to be split into four phases over the next 20 years, provided the assessed value of the improvements exceed $200 million in each phase.  Plans for the first phase include two…

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Carolina Hurricanes fans have unique traditions, including the post-win “Storm Surge” celebration and the embrace of the “bunch of jerks” label after a hockey broadcaster’s criticism. These customs, along with pregame tailgating, contribute to the vibrant atmosphere surrounding the Hurricanes as they prepare for their seventh consecutive playoff appearance. Here’s a look at their traditions: ‘Storm surge’ celebration after a win The Carolina Hurricanes’ “Storm Surge” is a…

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Carolina Hurricanes fans have unique traditions, including the post-win “Storm Surge” celebration and the embrace of the “bunch of jerks” label after a hockey broadcaster’s criticism. These customs, along with pregame tailgating, contribute to the vibrant atmosphere surrounding the Hurricanes as they prepare for their seventh consecutive playoff appearance. Here’s a look at their traditions: ‘Storm surge’ celebration after a win The Carolina Hurricanes’ “Storm Surge” is a…

The National Weather Service offices in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Paducah, Kentucky, concluded that a tornado in mid-March traveled nearly 118 miles. March 14 tornado in Arkansas and Missouri In Missouri alone, this outbreak caused more than a dozen tornadoes. In Arkansas, it produced 15 tornadoes. This tornado’s path was extremely long, but the record for longest tornado in Arkansas was back in 2008. It traveled almost 122 miles. That’s according to the Midwestern Regional…

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes announced single-game playoff tickets will go on sale this week. Tickets for the general public go on sale at noon ET Thursday, April 10. Season-ticket holders will have the opportunity to buy playoff tickets first on Wednesday, April 9. People can get text updates about playoff tickets by texting “PLAYOFFS25” to 919-705-0896. It’s unclear which team the Canes will match up against…

Less than 10 days into April, the United States has seen more than 100 reported tornadoes. Since I started this job in 2014, I’ve oftentimes visited schools, rotary clubs, assisted living centers, etc. One of the questions I get most often is either a) “how do tornadoes form?” or b) “why do tornadoes target certain parts of the country?” Tornadoes in NC vs. other states As many of you know, we’re not immune to tornadoes….

Non-profit Valley Strong Disaster Relief (VSDR) is shifting its focus toward clean up and repair in western North Carolina after closing their supply distribution site in March. Silverados, a dive bar and former music venue based in Black Mountain, provided aid to local communities for over five months following the effects of Hurricane Helene Co-founder of VSDR Ian Monley was initially out of town at an antique festival when Helene reached the area. “At first,…

By 2050, more than 2.5 million Americans could be living in areas at risk of a severe coastal flood, including tens of thousands along North Carolina’s coastline, according to a new analysis released Wednesday by Climate Central. The nonprofit climate research group used federal elevation and population data to map the land, homes and people that could be within reach of a 100-year coastal flood event, defined as a flood with a 1% chance of…

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes announced single-game playoff tickets will go on sale next week. Tickets for the general public go on sale at noon ET Thursday, April 10. Season-ticket holders will have the opportunity to buy playoff tickets first on Wednesday, April 9. People can get text updates about playoff tickets by texting “PLAYOFFS25” to 919-705-0896. It’s unclear which team the Canes will match up against…