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RDU's sensor hit 100 degrees for the second-straight day on Tuesday, breaking a record for high temperature for June 24.

WRAL Weather Alert Days: Second-straight day of 100 degrees at RDU breaks record

I'm WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell. It was another day of record heat across the triangle, and the dangerous heat has not ended just yet. We have an extreme heat warning that extends all the way through 8 p.m. Wednesday. That means we're under this extreme heat warning, even overnight with a low of just 80. The heat index Wednesday could exceed 110. Again. The two exceptions would be Moore County and Hoke. But it's still hot no matter where you are. We are forecasting 100 in Durham, Raleigh, and Fayetteville. Upper 90s elsewhere for your Wednesday afternoon. The difference here is the thunderstorm threat. We haven't seen storms the past few days. It's been hot and humid, and this could provide a little bit of relief from the heat, but not much. It's just gonna feel like a sauna after if you do see the rain. The best chance of a. would be from about 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. They'll be scattered, and the main concern is 40 to 60 mile per hour wind gusts and frequent lighting a concern as well. But the reason why we're under this level 2 out of 5 severe weather threat is for the damaging wind threat. We should wake up to pretty quiet weather Wednesday morning, and by the time we get to 2 o'clock, these storms pop up fast, likely. 12 o'clock we'll see our first storm. Fire up, and those will grow and they could spark additional storms, kind of like a chain reaction into the afternoon and evening hours. So heads up, be prepared. You may run into some of these intense storms during the afternoon and evening if you are out on the roads. Make sure you've got your WREL weather app on hand. Turn on your severe weather notifications. That way you can be notified if rain is headed your way, severe storms or lightning is approaching.

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Record heat on Tuesday, June 24

NC's first measles case in 2025 reported in Forsyth, Guilford counties

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3 dead in Wake County house fire, SBI joins investigation

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Court rules in legal battle between NC legislature, Gov. Josh Stein over state powers

Josh Stein outlines push to get more emergency trailers to western NC

Orange County farm owner accused of hosting another party, charged with illegally selling alcohol

Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, made his first court appearance after being charged with seven counts of aiding and abetting underage drinking at a massive party held on his property.

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A Johnston County family's dream vacation to Hawaii quickly turned into a nightmare when Ellen Ellis Smith's husband contracted a severe fungal infection, leaving him in a coma and on life support.

Johnston County family struggles to bring husband home from Hawaii after medical crisis

Senate Republicans added a number of proposals to the bill that critics derided as "culture war" issues intended to repel Democrats. 

NC Senate passes bill targeting gender, public school discussions

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The Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh has been sold to the Santa Monica-based Macerich Company for a staggering $290 million.


Raleigh's Crabtree Mall sold for $290 million to California-based developer

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A well-known Wilson museum is at risk of shutting down as grant funding for the arts and sciences becomes increasingly scarce, and visitor numbers decline.

Imagination Station faces closure: Wilson museum struggles amid funding cuts and visitation decline

President Donald Trump's DOJ sued North Carolina, alleging hundreds of thousands of NC voters might not be who they say they are. 

NC elections board responds to Trump lawsuit alleging 200,000 ineligible voters

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BuildOps Inc. plans to add the employees by 2029, state economic development officials said Tuesday. Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up to $2.8 million.

Construction software company plans new Raleigh hub with 291 high-paying jobs

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According to the Durham Police Department, officers received reports of a shooting around 9 p.m. on North Briggs Avenue. When they arrived, they found a 4-year-old boy with a gunshot wound.


4-year-old boy dies after accidentally shooting himself, Durham police say

Shooting scene Monday, June 23, 2025, on North Briggs Avenue in Durham.

Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and â70s with bubblegum pop hits like âLittle Womanâ and âJulie, Do Ya Love Me,â has died. He was 81.

Bobby Sherman, teen idol in the 1960s and '70s, and later a CPR teacher, dies at 81

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There are various meal programs in Wake County and across the state that provide free food for children during the summer months.


Free summer meals for kids in Wake County and across NC: List and map

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If you think your cell phone bill is too high, you're probably right.


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WRAL meteorologists compiled a ranking of the hottest months in Wake County since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the highest average temperature in each month.

The hottest months in Wake County, NC since 1895

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Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC. New documentary premieres on WRAL Thursday

Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC

As North Carolina faces an intense heat wave, Duke Energy is calling on residents in the Triangle to conserve electricity during peak afternoon hours to alleviate pressure on the power grid.


North Carolina heat wave: Duke Energy urges people to conserve power and cut costs

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From beaches to backyards, there have been several alligator encounters in North Carolina in recent weeks.


Backyards to beaches: Alligator encounters in NC in recent weeks

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This weekend is filled with events including BrickUniverse, a Rocket League Championship and the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo.


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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about taxes and flooding.

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WRAL Investigates why 175 pools in Wake County were listed as unpermitted. That included the Umstead Spa and a Safesplash Swim School. Days later, the county said both were permitted. Turns out, they were only inspected after we asked. Records show it happened the day after we inquired.

WRAL uncovers Wake County public pools operating without inspections

Joshua Cole was arrested for stealing cars in multiple counties, but was allowed to walk after posting $3,000 bond. After WRAL Investigates started asking questions, Cole was arrested again on multiple charges, including using his home as a chop shop to dismantle stolen cars.

Stolen car suspect with 100-plus charges released, arrested again

Law enforcement agencies in Wake, Durham, Chatham and Catawba counties say Joshua Cole has racked up 106 charges in roughly the last year.

The vetoes -- the first legislative rejections by North Carolina's Democratic governor -- come amid a national debate over immigration enforcement. The action is expected to test the strength of Republican legislators, who are one seat shy of a veto-proof majority in the state House.

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Anti-ICE protestors gather outside the NC Senate on June 10, 2025, ahead of a vote requiring broad cooperation with immigration agents.

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