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Most of central and eastern North Carolina are under an extreme heat warning on Monday. The heat index values could reach as high as 115 degrees.

Tracking dangerous heat: Feels-like temps could reach 115 Monday

<p>Hey there everyone. Meteorologist Grant Skinner here in the Weather Center. A level 105 risk is in place across our area. As brief damaging wind gusts are possible through early tonight with isolated showers and storms. Then by the time we get Monday morning, it'll stay very warm. Temperatures still at around 80 degrees with partly cloudy skies and a lot of heat in place for our Monday. Extreme heat warning still in place across our area and points of the south and east and the south, and a heat advisory in place for Person, Granville, Vance County, and Northampton County as well, and areas of the. and the west. So, it's gonna be another hot day on Monday. He next value is climbing above 100 degrees by around 10 a.m. and that will continue through around 78 o'clock into your Monday evening. So, we have some more hot temperatures through the first half of this week. Our next weather maker arrives at the end of the week, that'll bring a better chance for showers and storms on a Thursday and Friday, and then finally some relief from this intense heat. So, higher rain chances in the Thursday and Friday after isolated storms Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and then finally some cooler temperatures after that front passes. In the mid 80s for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the highest rain chances on Friday with scattered showers and storms possible. Then the rain chances will drop off. The temperatures will stay cooler after what's going to be a very hot first half of the week, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, we have WREL weather alert days for that intense heat, highs in the mid to upper 90s, some places close to 100 degrees overnight staying very warm in the mid to upper 70s, some places close to 80, and we finally have that relief at the end of the week with better chances for showers and storms as that cold front passes through the area.</p>

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Counter-strike: Wake County gamer shocked by lightning during Twitch stream

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Cleanup efforts continue around the area after Tropical Depression Chantal brought flooding and damaging winds to parks and recreation areas.


Some parks reopening weeks after Chantal flooding, but uncertainty remains for others

Storm damage af Jordan Lake

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) â The United States and the European Union agreed on Sunday to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off â at least for now â far higher import duties on both sides that might have sent shock waves through economies around the globe.

US-EU deal sets a 15% tariff on most goods and averts the threat of a trade war with a global shock

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) â A man accused of entering a Walmart in Michigan and randomly stabbing 11 shoppers before being detained by bystanders in the store parking lot is expected to face terrorism and multiple assault charges, authorities said Sunday.

Authorities seek to file terrorism and assault charges against suspect in Walmart knife attack

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A severe crash has led to the closure of a section of Glenwood Avenue, as authorities investigate the incident that occurred early Sunday.


Road reopened after crash closes part of Glenwood Avenue, no injuries, investigation ongoing

Glenwood Ave crash, Sunday July 27

CANTON, N.C. -- The first thing the mill workers noticed on what they later deemed "Black Monday" was the series of dark SUVs pulling up near the paper mill, at the heart of Canton, North Carolina. The mill's hulking towers and plumes of smoke were visible for miles, rising above the Pigeon River and the trees that stretched like green ribbon across the mountains.

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GalaxyCon Raleigh is more than a comic-con! It's a four-day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists and people like you. Enjoy this event at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Jason Isaacs highlights action-packed round of celebrities at Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon

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WRAL's Opinion section was launched in 2016 by Capitol Broadcasting Company to raise awareness of important statewide issues, fostering meaningful discussions and encouraging civic engagement to drive positive change for North Carolinians. As part of this initiative, Dennis Draughon has served as the company's editorial cartoonist since 2017, bringing sharp visual commentary to the platform. 

With a 38-year career that began at the former Raleigh Times, Draughon has also contributed to The Scranton Times-Tribune, The Durham News, The Fayetteville Observer and The (N.C.) Insider. His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the 1993 Fischetti Award for Distinguished Achievement in editorial cartoons and the 1999 Golden Spike Award from the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists. More recently, he received Editor & Publisher Magazine's EPPY Award for best editorial/political cartoons, recognizing his impact in the digital news landscape. 

Through his work, Draughon continues to provide insightful and thought-provoking illustrations that enrich WRAL's Opinion section and engage readers across North Carolina.

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A truck crash into a power pole along N.C. Highway 98 near Southview Road left nearly 2,000 residents without electricity on Saturday, amid the most intense heatwave of the season. 

Power restored after crash left 2,000 without power for hours, NC-98 remains closed

Power outage strikes 2,000 along NC-98; highway closed, restoration expected by 6 p.m.

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper made his first public remarks since news broke of his decision to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Sen Thom Tillis. His formal campaign announcement is expected next week. Republicans painted Cooper as an "elitist." 

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The Durham Bulls are giving away 5,030 free hot dogs on Sunday, July 27.


Durham Bulls to give away 5,030 free hot dogs

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GalaxyCon made its annual return to Raleigh, bringing fans and cosplayers alike to downtown Raleigh.

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Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week returns July 24 to Aug. 3 with more than 30 restaurants offering special menus and deals.


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Set in the fictitious North Carolina coastal town of Havenport, the Netflix drama "The Waterfront" follows the powerful Buckley family as their fishing and restaurant empire crumbles. Created by New Bern native Kevin Williamson, the eight-episode first season features prominent Wilmington and Southport landmarks.

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Splashpads and swimming pools in North Carolina across the area will open around Memorial Day. Check out our list of public pools across central North Carolina.



Swimming pools in North Carolina: Search for your favorite public pool

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Wawa will open a new store in Garner on Thursday, the chain's closest location to Raleigh yet.


Wawa opens in Garner on Thursday, the closest Wawa to Raleigh yet

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Teen killed, two more hurt in early Saturday car crash in Wake County

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US-EU deal sets 15% tariff on most goods, averting trade war

Man dead after hours-long barricade situation in Knightdale

Wake County gamer says he was struck by lightning while livestreaming on Twitch

Some state parks begin to reopen after flooding from Chantal

Demonstrators protest newly opened Tesla diner in West Hollywood

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GalaxyCon will kick off its first free outdoor street festival on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Saturday. WRAL is a media sponsor of the festival.


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The Longleaf Golf Course Dam failure flooded three homes, and nearly claimed the lives of a Moore County family, during Tropical Storm Chantal.


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A 2-year-old died after what was expected to be a routine dental visit. WRAL Investigates has reported extensively on deaths from dental anesthesia and the fight for accountability.

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