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As storm chances start to lessen, heat and humidity climb over the next seven days with little relief in sight. A heat advisory will go into effect on Friday as heat index values could reach as high as 107.

Storms on Thursday evening, Heat advisory launches WRAL Weather Alert Day for Friday

I'm WRA meteorologist Kat Campbell. I have two new WRAL weather alert days to tell you about that actually does not include today. There is a level 1 severe weather threat, but it is north of the triangle and pretty isolated. These storms should only last through 8 or 9 o'clock, and the main threat would be damaging wind gusts. But we're under a medium risk for flooding both Friday and Saturday, not everywhere in the viewing area. Friday, it's mainly northeast of Raleigh. It's from the triangle points north where we have that medium risk for flash flooding. That's one of the reasons why Friday and Saturday are WRA weather alert days that will also come with the threat for some stronger storms perhaps, but they'll stay scattered at scattered storm chances each day this weekend. The other reason is the heat advisory. This is going to be a widespread threat for everybody. We're under a heat advisory for most of our counties from 11 a.m. until 8:0 p.m. Friday. He indices could peak between 105 and 107. Look at these highs 98 in Raleigh and Fayetteville, 97 for Rocky Mount 92, even in Roxboro. And along with that we're going to have the threat for a few strong to severe storms from Raleigh points north and east Friday, and those would mainly come during the evening hours, though there could be more isolated storms during the afternoon. I'll walk you through what to expect on Futurecast on WA news this evening.

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(CNN) -- In a shocking move, CBS is ending "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" next year, potentially exiting the late-night television business altogether.

CBS is ending 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year

CNN Enters the Post-Jeff Zucker Era. Bye-Bye âBreaking Newsâ Banners.

According to the NTSB, a Cirrus SR22T piloted by 35-year-old Travis Buchanan stopped transmitting shortly after taking off on July 7 along the coast of Florida while over the Atlantic Ocean.


Plane that killed Sanford family had electrical problems after takeoff, preliminary report says

Fatal plane crash in Lee County

Cumberland County deputies arrested 54-year-old Cornelia Moore of Fayetteville on Wednesday, charging her with first-degree murder and intentional child abuse in connection with an infant's death.

Fayetteville woman charged with murder in infant death

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) â Anyone firing up the grill this summer already knows hamburger patties and steaks are expensive, but the latest numbers show prices have climbed to record highs.

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President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced Thursday.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling

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The North Carolina Democratic Party is holding a "Good Trouble Rally and Protest" on Thursday evening in downtown Raleigh. The demonstration aims to protest House Bill 958, which would prohibit state and county election officials from publicly encouraging voter turnout.


'Good Trouble' rally in downtown Raleigh to focus on voting rights

The North Carolina Democratic Party is holding a "Good Trouble Rally and Protest" on Thursday evening in downtown Raleigh.

Two men, Daniel Williams and Cory Johnson, have been arrested and face multiple charges following a series of car break-ins in Wilson early Thursday morning.


Wilson police arrest two men for series of early morning car break-ins on Country Club Drive

Cory Johnson (left) and Daniel Williams (right) were arrested Thursday and charged with multiple car break-ins.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections is seeking to resolve a lawsuit from the Trump administration, based on claims similar to those made by Jefferson Griffin, a Republican who tried overturning 2024 election results.

Voter registration problems: NC elections officials to start contacting people with missing info

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At least 31 vehicles were broken into on Sunday during religious services at several Raleigh churches. Raleigh police are giving churchgoers tips on how to ward off potential thieves.

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In June, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services approved the $38 million outpatient facility, which plans to include an emergency department, X-ray and lab services, a pharmacy and 12 treatment rooms.


$38 million WakeMed emergency department approved for Fuquay-Varina

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We're in the middle of a sweltering summer in central North Carolina. Here are some places to cool off.


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Parents may think snack bars sold for kids are more nutritious than cookies, but are they really? Consumer Reports chewed on those claims to reveal the truth about kids' snack bars.


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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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Gov. Josh Stein spoke Thursday from the town of Hot Springs. Stein has visited western North Carolina this week to visit towns ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Video courtesy of WBIR.

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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.

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