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As storm chances start to lessen, heat and humidity climb over the next seven days with little relief in sight. 

Intense heat arrives, pop-up storms still possible for rest of the week

<p>Hey there everyone. Meteorologist Grant Skinner here in the Weather Center. Here's what we're tracking to close out the workweek. Storm chances will stay isolated this afternoon and into the evening. More scattered storms are possible for your Friday, and it's going to heat up. Temperatures in the mid to upper 90s across our area, with heat index values pushing well over 100 degrees into the weekend. So it's gonna be a hot day, 95 degrees by 4 o'clock this morning, already at 80 degrees by 9 a.m. And then with the humidity factored in, it will feel even hotter out there. And those chances for isolated storms will be greatest by around 567 o'clock, and they'll gradually drop off late tonight, but we so chances for some brief showers. I think the best chance for some stronger storms will be in our northwestern spots today, closer to. The front is at stalled to our north and west. We could have some brief strong wind gusts, and that will shift slightly to the east on Friday. So if you know our northeastern spots across our area. Regardless of any summertime thunderstorms, we could have some brief strong wind gusts and heavy downpours could lead to some localized flooding. And it's gonna be hot, mid to upper 90s next couple of days. Still in the mid 90s for the weekend and he next value is pushing well over 100 degrees. Overnight lows stay in the mid to upper 70s. Then, gonna be a bit cooler by the middle of next week with lower rain chances as high pressure continues to build over the area around 90 for Tuesday and Wednesday with lower rain chances, but still more chances for isolated showers and storms over the next couple of days, and it's gonna be hot, so make sure you drink plenty of water, take breaks in the AC when you can.</p>

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Stein won't appeal loss in legislative 'power grab' lawsuit over NC Highway Patrol

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Chapel Hill faces $26.5M repairs after Chantal devastates local properties

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It's been a soggy July. In the first 15 days of the month this year, we've had nearly five inches of rain at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. According to WRAL meteorologists, it's more than 2 inches above the normal amount of rainfall in July.


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Flooding in Rougemont, North Carolina

The sunflowers at Dix Park are in full bloom and ready to be enjoyed. 




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The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning at Harris Lake, marking the county's fourth since Tropical Depression Chantal's heavy rains.


Drowning at Harris Lake marks Chatham County's fourth since Chantal

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Progress on construction projects could slow because contractors can't find enough workers to meet demand, advocates for commercial builders say. 

Federal immigration crackdown could slow Triangle construction, builders warn

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Some 31 vehicles were broken into at five Raleigh churches this past weekend, with surveillance footage from one showing a smash-and-grab incident where a handgun and $2,000 cash were stolen.

Wave of car break-ins hits Raleigh churches: $2,000 and handgun stolen

Father Patrick Keane said someone committed a smash-and-grab of a car this past weekend at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Police at UNC Chapel Hill are actively investigating a series of car break-ins occurring at the SECU Family House and the Friday Center park and ride lot.

UNC Chapel Hill police investigate string of car break-ins

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Raleigh police arrested William Clemmons in connection with an attempted bank robbery last month at SouthState Bank on Glenwood Avenue


Man arrested in Raleigh after attempted bank robbery

A traffic stop on I-95 South led to a drug bust thanks to the help of Waldo, a K-9 with the Nash County Sheriff's Office. Deputies discovered nearly two kilograms of cocaine and a large sum of cash in a white minivan.


Nash County K9 sniffs out drug bust on I-95, leads to two arrests

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North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles driver's license offices experienced a system outage on Wednesday, preventing them from processing credit card payments. The state is working to resolve the issue by Thursday morning.

NCDMV's driver's license offices experience credit card processing outage

DMV long wait lines, DMV Avent Ferry in Raleigh

The Chinese computer maker, which has its U.S. headquarters in Morrisville, has been working to cut operating costs. 

Lenovo to lay off 3% of U.S. workforce, company says 

New signage on Lenovo Center, formerly PNC Arena, to be unveiled Thursday

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WRAL Investigates has reported for years on the risks firefighters face from cancer on the job, including from cancer-causing forever chemicals found in their own suits, and on the steps lawmakers have taken to increase support for firefighters facing job related cancers.

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This weekend is filled with events including comedian Nate Bargatze and a food truck fair at Durham Central Park.


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GalaxyCon is returning July 24-27 to the Raleigh Convention Center. During the event, WRAL and the pop culture convention will partner for the convention's first free outdoor street festival on Fayetteville Street.


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Officials have confirmed that there have been multiple Portuguese Man O' War stings at Emerald Isle.


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Discover the best neighborhoods in Raleigh for families with our expert guide. Plan your move with insights into top areas.


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30-plus vehicles broken into during religious services across Raleigh

Judge sides with UNC tennis player suing NCAA over prize money

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Federal judge says she would block Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide

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The EPA quietly paused funding for a project monitoring PFAs near a Fayetteville chemical plant. The UNC-Chapel Hill sanctioned grant is back.

Project tracking forever chemicals near Fayetteville plant gets more funding

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A federally funded project aimed at tracking toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" in the air near a North Carolina chemical plant remains active after a temporary funding pause.

Research funding whiplash: EPA restores funding for study tracking forever chemicals in NC air

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about Gov. Josh Stein not wearing ties and a woman getting bit by a snake. 

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Charlitta Burrus, a Durham Housing Authority resident, was shocked to receive a bill stating that she owed $6,582.

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Durham Housing Authority resident was told she owes more than $6K in rent. She says it's a mistake.

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