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Sunday, July 2, 2023 1:53PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Expect very hot and humid conditions across the Triangle with temperatures expected to surge through the mid-90s and feels-like temperatures could be as high as 110 degrees across the area. It is forecast to be the warmest day across the Triangle since September 22, 2022 when RDU hit 98. Away from the heat we expect the day to be dry into the afternoon hours before a…

Saturday, July 1, 2023 1:57PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — An isolated strong to severe storm will be possible later today and into this evening as a severe weather risk has been upgraded for parts of the Triangle to level 2 status. This is on top of increasing humidity this weekend that will push feels-like temperatures above 100 degrees and near of above advisory levels. While spotty storms will be possible this afternoon, it’s looking more…

Friday, June 30, 2023 10:24AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — An isolated strong to severe storm will be possible today and Saturday. Damaging winds, hail, lightning, and quick heavy downpours will be possible. On top of the weather a Code Orange air quality alert is in effect through Friday night due to unhealthy air quality from smoke. Today’s hazy, humid forecast is largely intact, with the continued cloudier trend allowing for another drop in the high…

Thursday, June 29, 2023 12:21PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms late Friday into the night and again Saturday. In addition, to storms the feels-like temperatures of 100 to 107+ are likely this weekend through the July 4 holiday. There is a level 1 severe risk Friday evening. Saturday will deliver another disturbance with west-southwest winds funneling even more humidity into the area. A few strong thunderstorms will be…

RALEIGH, N.C. — With smoke making its way to North Carolina Wednesday from wildfires in Canada, it has people locally asking: What are some of the risks for us, when we are so far away from the fires themselves? WRAL News spoke with David Peden, the Senior Associate Dean for Translational Research and Medical Director of the Center of Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology at the University of North Carolina, to learn more about…

As Canada grapples with one of the worst wildfire seasons in decades, heavy smoke from Quebec was wafting into the American Midwest on Tuesday, a day after NASA said it had crossed the Atlantic Ocean all the way to Europe. Canada has been struggling to fight an extraordinary outbreak of wildfires across the country that has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes, deepened concerns about global warming and, this month, sent choking…

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 7:50PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Fresh off a deep playoff run despite key injuries, the Carolina Hurricanes are looking for more. The quest for another Stanley Cup will start Oct. 11 against the Ottawa Senators. The National Hockey League released the 2023-24 regular-season schedules on Tuesday and the Canes will open with that Wednesday night game against the Senators at PNC Arena. It’s the sixth time in the past seven seasons…

CHICAGO — CHICAGO (AP) — Drifting smoke from the ongoing wildfires across Canada is creating curtains of haze and raising air quality concerns throughout the Great Lakes region, and in parts of the central and eastern United States. Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on Tuesday issued an air quality alert for the entire state, while in Chicago — where the air quality has been categorized “unhealthy” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) — When severe weather is in the forecast it usually includes a watch, a warning or both. Many variables go into how the National Weather Service triggers watches and warnings. Here’s a look at some of the types of watches and warnings, what they mean, and how you should take action for safety. Tornado watches and tornado warnings have different purposes, and you should react to each differently, AccuWeather says. A tornado…

Sunday is going to be a hot day, and Monday could bring severe thunderstorms for much of central North Carolina.

Umstead Park and other areas were affected by severe weather Friday evening.

Friday, June 23, 2023 10:35PM DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Currently: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Orange and Durham counties. There’s also a flash flood warning in effect for parts of the Triangle. The storm has the potential to bring damaging winds. Repeated downpours and some thunderstorms will be possible. This will bring the risk of isolated flooding, with 2 to 4 inches of total weekly rain expected for most. Localized amounts could…

Friday, June 23, 2023 3:57PM Tropical Storm Cindy is tracking a path toward the East Coast of the United States, but it’s unlikely the storm will make landfall. The National Hurricane Center placed Cindy about 915 miles east of the Lesser Antilles at 11 a.m. Friday. The tropical storm had sustained winds of 50 miles per hour and was moving west-northwest at 16 miles per hour. Cindy’s projected path takes it northeast of the British…

Tropical Storm Bret bore down on the eastern Caribbean on Thursday night as islands shut down and braced for torrential downpours, landslides, and flooding. A hurricane watch was issued for St. Lucia and local forecasters warned of a potential direct hit. The storm was centered about 55 miles (90 kilometers) southeast of St. Lucia on Thursday night and moving westward at 16 mph (26 kph). It had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 kph),…

KINSTON, N.C. — An EF1 Tornado ripped through a Kinston shopping center Thursday after, damaging the Furniture Fair store. Emergency crews responded to the scene at 2429 N Herritage Street around noon to see the aftermath of blown-out windows, holes in the roof, and enormous debris. The Lenoir County leaders said they did not see this type of threat coming. “We were given notification of a potential roof collapse and a possible tornado that touched…