Raleigh North Carolina News

Three EF-1 tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service in Raleigh. All three of them happened in Edgecombe County. They happened 14 miles and less than 11 hours apart. All three were warned by the National Weather Service. Three EF-1 tornadoes in Edgecombe County this week The first was in the Princeville-Tarboro area. It happened shortly after 5 p.m. Monday and was on the ground for six minutes. It traveled more than two miles…

Strong winds damaged multiple homes and toppled trees early Tuesday in Edgecombe County, where radar confirmed a tornado around 3:45 a.m. Photos show significant damage to a home on Gay Street and downed trees on powerlines on School Street. No injuries or deaths have been reported after the storm. Edgecombe County was under a tornado warning between 3:25 a.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday, the third tornado warning there in less than 12 hours. Savanna Brooks,…

Flooding and damaging winds made a mess for residents across central North Carolina on Monday. WRAL meteorologist made Monday a WRAL Weather Alert Day due to the potential for heavy rain, with some areas potentially seeing up to four inches through Tuesday morning. The damaging winds left many in Edgecombe County surprised. “I wasn’t expecting it to be this bad,” said Chyna Warren, who lives in the county. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings…

5 On Your Side tracked some of the estimated 23,000 vehicles that flooded in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene. To better protect you, our team wanted to follow the process these cars go through after being flooded and learn how scammers conceal damage from unsuspecting buyers. Flooded cars: What should happen When a car, truck or SUV is flooded, its title should be branded as being flood damaged.  That process can happen in a few ways. One…

Monday afternoon, Tommy Augustine, a trained storm spotter and chaser, caught photos and video of a tornado in Jamesville, North Carolina. We shared one of his posts to Facebook shortly after he called it in to the local National Weather Service office. Tornado reported near Jamesville, NC You could tell from Augustine’s videos and others that this hit a very rural area, which turned out to be good news. After storms cause damage, be it…

We are now less than a month away from the official start to hurricane season. Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 to November 30. The WRAL Severe Weather Team will air its 2025 Tropical Outlook Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. 2025 tropical outlook to air May 20 at 6 p.m. on WRAL In our part of the state, we have a lot of people moving from different areas – areas that…

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. In the 1950s, weather officials started giving storms short, distinctive names to avoid confusion and streamline communications, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The National Hurricane Center does not decide the names of tropical storms. The list is based on a strict procedure established by the World Meteorological Organization. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has a list of rotating names for both Atlantic…

On a wet, early April afternoon, the air was thick and humid, moisture hanging heavy. Rain was spitting down slowly after a few hours of steady showers. Everything was wet. Nestled in a valley amongst rivers and creeks, Valle Crucis is a small community just west of Boone with a couple of churches, a conference center, the famous Mast General Store and a school.  The rain-soaked day brought less than half an inch of rain…

A burn ban is in effect on Saturday for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County as authorities on the coast continue battling a massive wildfire at Boiling Spring Lake. During a burn ban, all burning within 100 feet of any structure is prohibited within unincorporated areas. The town of Leeland also issued a burn ban within town limits. As of Saturday, the North Carolina Forest Service estimates the Boiling Springs Lake fire has burned 650 acres…

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…