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Wildfires in Canada have been raging on for more than a month, burning through swaths of land that amount to more than 5 million football fields. This year, Canada’s fire activity is near historic levels ahead of the official start of the wildfire season, fueled by dry weather, wind, and extreme heat. “Those were started by temperatures that were five times more likely due to climate change,” said Dr. Andrew Pershing, vice president for science…

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 3:54AM It was hard not to notice the unusual color of the sunset that fell into the Raleigh sky Tuesday night. “It was hazy,” said Xavierian McCall. “We were looking at the cityscape there and I noticed.” McCall and his wife and four kids are home visiting family for a few days in Raleigh when we ran into them at Dix Park. “We went to the pool and I opened my…

The wildfires in Canada have caused a spike in air pollution that’s now affecting North Carolinians. Depending on where you are in the Triangle, you may see a little haze when you step outside today. Smoke from those wildfires more than 1,000 miles away could make it’s way into our area in the next couple of days. That’s prompting air quality alerts. Dangerous air quality can impact people who have breathing issues. The Triangle is under…

Monday, June 5, 2023 3:41AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Hurricanes’ sled hockey program sent three teams to the state of hockey in Blaine, Minnesota for the Hendrickson Foundation National Hockey Tournament this weekend. The tournament is an annual event for sled hockey which an adaptive hockey for anyone who cannot play traditional standing hockey. The season runs from September to the first week of June every year. The adult tier two team cruised through…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tropical Storm Arlene formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday afternoon, becoming the first named storm of the 2023 hurricane season It’s not expected to pose any threat to the United States. As of 1 p.m., the storm had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and was about 290 miles west-northwest of Fort Myers, Florida. Arlene is heading south at 5 mph and on a forecast path that could take…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It’s time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday. It may not take long to have the season’s first tropical storm, which could form Thursday night. Tropical Depression Two is in the Gulf of Mexico and could strengthen. As of 5 p.m., its winds were at 35 mph with gusts of 45…

Thursday, June 1, 2023 5:33PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — On day one of hurricane season, the Salvation Army staffing up their disaster team. Unfortunately we can’t predict when and where there will be another disaster but we can always count on the Salvation Army to be there and that’s made possible with volunteers. They’re looking to recruit volunteers who are willing to serve families in need-including providing a hot meal. Their mobile feeding unit has…

Friday, May 26, 2023 11:35AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A coastal storm will start to take shape over the next several days, ensuring that the holiday weekend will be wet across the area when it comes to weather. Friday will be the first of the stormier days as steady rain makes its way inland starting in the afternoon. Winds should also pick up during this time. Gusts may approach 40 mph at the coast but…