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A typical summer pattern sticks around for the weekend, with some pretty hot afternoons with storms popping up here and there. Storms could be a Level 1 out 5 risk to be severe, but that's something to keep in mind for areas that end up seeing that rain. 

Not as hot, but it's still hot this weekend, creating the chance for scattered storms all around the Triangle

<p>Hey everyone, meteorologist Grant Skinner here at the Weather Center tracking more heat and chances for isolated showers and thunderstorms into this afternoon and evening. So, a rinse and repeat pattern over the next few days. The heat index by 11 a.m., 95 degrees, 102 by 23 o'clock. So it's gonna be another hot day, but it's not quite as hot as the past few days. Make sure you drink plenty of water, take breaks in the AC still. 101, 102, 103 over the next 5 days. So just below heat advisory criteria. But still going to be hot out there. Level 105 severe threat into this afternoon and evening with isolated showers and thunderstorms. A few could be strong or severe. The main threat being damaging wind gusts, but also heavy downpours could lead to some localized flooding in a few spots. So here's Futurecast through this afternoon by around 1 o'clock is when we'll see. Storms firing up, continuing through 234 o'clock, even a few downpours continuing to the evening commute, but then it'll be quieter into this evening. Most places stay dry, but isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible. So just have the rain gear in the car just in case, but most places will be dry by later tonight and mostly clear skies overnight, then more isolated storms are possible in the Saturday and Sunday. Highs will stay in the mid 90s, so gonna be a hot weekend. Then by Monday and Tuesday, ever so slightly cooler, but more ice into the storms possible. Tuesday will be our next highest rain chance. That's with the cold front passing through the area, more storms for Wednesday as well, should be drier by Thursday, with highs in the low 90s by then.</p>

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Fireball wows observers in the South, including in North Carolina

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Sheriff: Man, teens were found with gunshot wounds in Wake County house fire

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'Diagnosis: Young' documentary explores trend of younger people getting cancer

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Although the 2025 NHL Draft takes place in Los Angeles at the Peacock Theatre, Carolina Hurricanes' leadership will enjoy home cooking throughout. Eric Tulsky, Darren Yorke and the team will participate virtually, logging in from Lenovo Center in Raleigh to make their picks. 

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Facing a sizzling summer with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, Raleigh residents looking to cool off in local pools might encounter unexpected disruptions due to a significant lifeguard shortage.


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A late-night accident on Owen Drive in Fayetteville has left a person hospitalized with critical injuries after being struck by a car.


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According to the Goldsboro Police Department, the department's investigators are searching for 30-year-old Jasmine Nicole Wilson, who police said was last seen around 9 a.m. on June 10 at the Irish Inn on Sunburst Drive.

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Angie Peedin has been arrested on multiple charges, including felony kidnapping and elder abuse, after allegedly restraining a man and impersonating a law enforcement officer, according to Smithfield police.

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Quadridox, a Duke University spinout based in Hillsborough, is set to transform airport security with its innovative X-ray scanners. This technology promises faster and safer baggage screening, potentially allowing travelers to bring more items like water bottles through security checkpoints.

Triangle-based company transforms airport security technology, could allow items like water bottles

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North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey, is raising awareness about the rights of drivers to choose their own repair shops after an accident, amidst complaints of insurers potentially steering customers to specific body shops.


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As temperatures in the Triangle soar past 100 degrees, smartphone users face the risk of device damage from overheating.


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A woman is recounting her experience following Tuesday's lightning strike that injured her and others at Lake Murray in South Carolina.


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Elite gamers from around the world will battle in Raleigh this weekend in the Rocket League World Championship series.


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