Tuesday, July 4, 2023 9:32PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Sweltering heat and a chance for severe storms marked Independence Day in 2023. Temps reached into the mid 90s with feels-like temps up to 105 degrees. A level 1 risk of isolated severe storms exists for the afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the main top threat. Today marked five straight days with a high above 90 degrees for RDU. We’ve recorded highs of 89+…

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 11:33AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There is a level 1 risk of isolated severe storms this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the main top threat. If you’re headed to Dix Park, temps will be in the low 90s at 5 p.m. when the event starts and it will still feel like 90 at 9 p.m. before the fireworks start. There will be an isolated shower/storm chance. There is an…

Monday, July 3, 2023 10:01AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The week begins with more hot temperatures and a severe weather risk. A heat advisory is in effect for all of central NC Monday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Feels-like temps will range between 103 and 109. In addition, there is a level 2 of 5 risk of strong-to-severe storms this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts, hail, lots of lightning, and downpours will be…

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…