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The warmup continues after a break in the rain pattern Saturday. The severe thunderstorm watch has been cancelled, therefore ending the WRAL Weather Alert Day.

Heat persists Saturday afternoon after a break in the rain, dip in humidity comes Sunday

I'm meteorologist Amy Willyth in the WREL Severe Weather Center. The weather stays quiet for the rest of the weekend. Still a little bit breezy, but at least we don't have to worry about severe weather. It's dry this evening. Temperatures in the 80s until around 9 o'clock, and then we'll drop back down into the 70s. It'll be pretty quiet overnight tonight. Looking ahead to Sunday, a lot of outdoor events. You have got to be in sea. You also have arts closures, so many outdoor things to do, and the weather will be nice. The humidity will be down. We'll start off with temperatures in the 60s in the morning. At lunchtime we're at 79, and then in the afternoon we're up to 86 degrees. It's going to be another breeze. not quite as breezy as today, but still a little bit on the breezy side on Sunday, and the humidity will be lower Sunday and Monday. Still not bad on Tuesday. We start to see that humidity really climb Wednesday, and that's our next best chance for rain. Scattered showers and thunderstorms become more likely as we head into Wednesday.

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The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident on Wood Valley Drive, outside of Four Oaks, on Saturday. 

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Severe weather wreaked havoc across northern counties on Friday as powerful storms and heavy winds toppled trees onto homes and vehicles, causing significant damage and road obstructions. 

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A lieutenant with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol talked about declining enrollment within the department and how they're handling the problem.

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Singer Teddy Swims made a surprise appearance on Friday at Rolesville High School, speaking to students about music and the importance of mental health.

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LONDON, Ky. (AP) â At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition.

Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky

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Wells Enterprises has recalled over 16,000 gallons of ice cream and frozen yogurt due to a possible plastic contamination.

Ice cream recall: More than 16,000 gallons of frozen treats recalled

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A 15-year-old cyclist is in stable condition after being hit by a car on NC 55 Highway at Green Hope School Road. The driver, 65-year-old Robert Gustavson, was arrested at the scene and charged with driving while impaired.


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