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More heat is on the way while storms expected to roll back in Thursday. Thursday will see a level 2 out of 5 threat for severe weather.

Heat and storm chances return to the forecast Thursday prompting WRAL Weather Alert Day

I'm meteorologist Kat Campbell. A quiet night locally on the radar, but we do have a front moving in during the day Thursday. That's going to spark some thunderstorms, and a few of those could be strong to severe. That's why it's a WAL weather alert day. When we're under a level 2 out of 5 severe weather threat, we automatically issue one of these weather alert days and. What we have for tomorrow, including most of our area in the level 2 risk, the threat will be mainly damaging wind gusts. In the morning through lunchtime it will be nice and dry. It will be hot, a steamy day. And once we get into the afternoon, I wouldn't be surprised if we did have a couple of early afternoon storms. This model is not showing that, but just a heads up. Still, the best chance for a storms should come during the evening hours and early tomorrow night. After that, we'll see the storms clear out and we get a break from storm chances for the weekend. But it's a hot day. Not only are we going to be dealing with severe storms, but major heat as well. The heat index is expected to peak between 100 and perhaps up to 105 in parts of our area.

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Thursday 6/19 is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, the greatest threat is damaging winds and possible hail

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A teenager reported missing from Pennsylvania in 2024 has been found in the Triad, according to officials with the High Point Police Department.

Teen missing for a year was living with man in High Point

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Wake County graduates and their families braved scorching temperatures to celebrate their achievements at the Raleigh Convention Center. Despite the heat, spirits remained high as families and graduates gathered for the momentous occasion.

Wake County graduates face scorching heat for memorable ceremony at Raleigh Convention Center

Residents in a Wake County community say their Pride flags and other similar displays have been stolen from in front of their homes in recent days.

Pride flags stolen in Cary neighborhood days ahead of Raleigh Pride celebration

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UNC-Chapel Hill is navigating a significant $126 million reduction in federal grant funding, affecting 109 research projects and sparking concerns about future scientific advancements.

UNC faces $126M cut in federal grants, impacting 109 research projects

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North Carolina has officially launched PATH NC, a new statewide digital system that unifies data tracking for foster children across all 100 counties.

NC launches unified digital system for foster child tracking after WRAL documentary exposes gaps

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As schools in central and eastern North Carolina prepare for the new academic year, several districts are implementing stricter cellphone policies to enhance classroom engagement.


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The language approved Wednesday is identical to language approved by the House in their budget bill in May, while the Senate has recently begun debating their own version of it, with some changes.

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Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed carjacking that happened on Development Drive in Morrisville on Tuesday.

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Wake County Sheriff's Office investigates armed robbery in Morrisville

Senate lawmakers advanced two bills targeting transgender youth on Wednesday, including one that critics say could limit free speech in classrooms. 


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Court documents state R. Kelly was rushed to Duke University Hospital on June 13 after allegedly overdosing on his medications while incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institute in Butner.

R. Kelly rushed to Duke University Hospital after alleged prison overdose in Butner

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Summer programs and camps are still available at a variety of places in Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding areas.


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June is officially Pride month and we have your guide to the events happening in the Triangle! 

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With over 1.3 million Americans falling ill from salmonella annually, the safety of poultry remains a pressing concern. Consumer Reports highlights alarming findings, revealing salmonella in nearly one-third of tested ground chicken, emphasizing gaps in federal oversight.


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