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Rain chances will become more patchy heading into Tuesday evening. But storms and rain could come overnight and last through noon Wednesday. 


More rain and storms expected to roll in overnight

I'm meteorologist Amy Wyth in the WRL Severe Weather Center. Showers overnight will continue into the morning commute. We'll have some scattered showers and maybe even a few storms during the morning commute. Rain chances stay at about a 40 to 50% chance through the morning. And then by the time we get to the afternoon and evening, the rain chances really start to taper off. We do have a level one risk for severe storms in our southern counties for Wednesday, so an isolated severe storm possible, but I wouldn't expect widespread severe weather. The hour by hour forecast for Wednesday looks like this plan for some rain and some storms in the morning, and then in the afternoon it's just isolated showers or storms. Things. Really start to taper off during the evening commute, which is good news for anyone that might be tailgating for the Canes game tomorrow night. We will have rain chances though on and off really for the rest of the week. So it's a 50% chance Wednesday, a 40% chance Thursday, a 60% chance Friday. And Friday we're monitoring for the threat for severe storms as well, and then about a 30% chance of a stray shower or storm on Saturday.

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Fayetteville man wanted, accused of hitting five homes with gunfire

A section of Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh was closed Tuesday night following a car crash near the Interstate 40 exit ramp.


Raleigh police investigate crash on I-40 and Lake Wheeler Road

Parts of Lake Wheeler Road closed tonight due to crash

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Sheriff: Harnett County nurse and husband stole drugs meant for patients

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Activists voice concerns about incoming Mebane Buc-ee's, including air pollution

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Wake schools developing generative AI policy for students and staff

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The Person County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the death of a 1-year-old boy in Roxboro.


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Pelsan Tekstil plans to build its first U.S. plant in Wayne County by the end of 2030, state economic development officials said Tuesday. Commerce officials approved a state incentives package worth up to $2.9 million for the project. 

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A fire broke out at an NC State facility on Lake Wheeler Road after Raleigh firefighters determined the cause was from hay bales.


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Eight NC students competing in Scripps National Spelling Bee this week

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Holly Springs Salamanders catcher Alexia Jorge is making history as the first woman in the Coastal Plain League.



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Scenic drives, waterfalls and no admission fee: This NC state park is one of the nation's best

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