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Storms will be fewer Tuesday and Wednesday, which means the heat begins to intensify in Central North Carolina.

Heat intensifies as storm chances gradually wane the next one-two weeks

<p>Happy Tuesday. I'm meteorologist Chris Michaels. Another very hot day. The heat index peaking between 97 and 103. The only thing that may help is an occasional breeze or a shower or storm. Now, it doesn't look like we see as many storms today as what we've seen in the past few days. Our next best chance of storms coming in Thursday. It's a WRAL weather alert day because of the fact that there's a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather. It looks like that would happen heading into the evening on Thursday, and if it does materialize, would result in localized wind damage. Now, the one thing that we have to look forward to is a break in the storm chances, but it comes with some of the highest heat of the season so far. Right now on the weather app, we're showing you how close we get to 100 degrees this weekend and beyond.</p>

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Intense heat to arrive mid-week, lasting into next week

NC Senate seeks ban on synthetic hemp and new regs for Delta 9, THC products

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Vehicle catches fire on Capital Boulevard near Peace Street

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Rabid fox bites Raleigh woman, marking third bite incident this month

One person dead after crash on N.C. Highway 98 in Durham, investigation ongoing

Two teens injured in late night shooting in Durham

First 100Â° day of the year possible next week in Triangle, Sandhills

Heat dome to create hottest weather of the year so far

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A newly released report highlights both strengths and significant areas for improvement within Person County's Department of Social Services. This comes one month after the death of 1-year-old Kemari Morgan while in foster care, an investigation that is still ongoing.

Person County DSS report highlights need for change, following death of toddler in foster care

Jason Simmons, chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, issued a statement Monday calling on state Rep. Julie von Haefen to resign for the image she posted Saturday in support of Americans who were protesting the Trump administration. Von Haefen called the sign "inappropriate" and said she denounces political violence. 

NC GOP calls on Democrat to resign for social media post depicting severed Trump head

N.C. state Rep. Julie von Haefen, D-Wake

U.S. President Donald Trump urged all of Iran's capital to evacuate âimmediately,â saying in a social media post that Iran would not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.

The Latest: Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate 'immediately'

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Michael Wright was taken into custody on Monday morning, ending a search for the 41-year-old shooting suspect.

Henderson man accused of killing 2 on Father's Day was convicted of murdering uncle in 2010

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Gabriel Justice Walker is in custody after shooting at Rolesville police officers along South Main Street on Monday morning. A driver's backup camera caught part of the chase on video.

Police: Wanted man shot at Rolesville officers before chase, eventual arrest

Shots fired in Rolesville

New data from the UNC Cecil G. Sheps Center highlights the potential risk of closure for more than 300 rural hospitals across the U.S. due to proposed Medicaid and Medicare cuts under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." 

UNC data finds 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' puts 300-plus rural hospitals at risk of closure

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It may sound like a stretch, but the way summer storms and popcorn pops is nearly identical.

Ask the Meteorologist: How are summertime storms very similar to popcorn?

Ask the Meteorologist: How are popcorn kernels and summer storms similar?

A severe storm in Chapel Hill resulted in a fallen tree damaging a mobile home on Mary Kathryn Lane.


Fallen tree in Chapel Hill damages mobile home, no injuries reported

Fallen tree damage Chapel Hill, June 17

A new social media scam is exploiting the images of unsuspecting individuals to push fake charity causes and sell products under false pretenses.

Tailor's image hijacked, used for viral TikTok scam

Tailor's image hijacked in for viral TikTok scam (Photo by Solen Feyissa, Unsplash)

At Monday night's Durham City Council meeting, leaders will look to officially cut off negotiations with the developer after the price tag got too high to redevelop the city's old police headquarters.

Durham leaders consider future of old vacant police headquarters after stalled development

City leaders weigh options for old Durham police headquarters

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A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipses by flying in precise and fancy formation, providing hours of on-demand totality for scientists.

A look at the first artificial solar eclipses created by two European satellites

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It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed -- after the Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

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The National Weather Service offers these tips to keep healthy during extreme heat.

Too hot! Here's how to stay safe, stay cool as temperatures reach near 100 degrees

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Protesters gathered in cities and towns across the country on Saturday for 'No Kings.'

Photos: No Kings protests in the Triangle, June 14, 2025

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Summer programs and camps are still available at a variety of places in Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding areas.


Still need a summer camp? Some camps in Raleigh, Durham still have openings

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Greenville, North Carolina Fire/Rescue helped seven people stranded in cars get to safety Monday morning after heavy rainfall flooded many Greenville roads overnight. (WITN)

Intense floods on Greenville roads lead to several water rescues

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California neighborhood peacocks: Nuisance or not?

Peacocks in California neighborhood

Twin doctors commit to practicing rural healthcare in western North Carolina

NC twin doctors commit to rural healthcare in WNC

Durham ends negotiations with developer of former police Headquarters

Arrest in Dollar General robberies

Troopers investigate deadly crash on NC 98 in Durham County

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Intense flooding in Greenville left people stranded, needed to be rescued

Hoke County man arrested for armed robberies at three Dollar General stores

Road reopened after a school bus crash on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh

Congress targets EVs with yearly charge on top of state fees

At least 51 Palestinians killed while waiting for aid trucks in Gaza, health officials say

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Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifying

Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he's never seen such discrimination in 40 years

Suspect in shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers targeted 2 others that night, prosecutors say

NBC News Poll digs into public opinion of Trump's second term so far

This weekend is filled with events including a lot of Juneteenth celebrations and Out! Raleigh Pride festival.


Weekend best bets: Juneteenth events, Out! Raleigh

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100+ events to check out in NC this June

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Free, discounted summer family movies in the Triangle

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Foodie News: Boatman Spirits Co. opens its doors at Seaboard Station

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Fact check: Could Trump delay elections if Congress passes the 'big beautiful bill'?

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Fact check: Are 20% of Medicaid payments 'improper'?

Fact-checking misinformation about the LA protests

Military bases' new names sound as if they're named after Confederates, but that's not the case

Fact check: Trump says immigrants in U.S. illegally have different due process standards

Minnesota shootings highlight lack of security for NC lawmakers

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NC would get almost $150M for opioid treatment under Purdue settlement 

NC lawmakers eye Stein's power to regulate businesses, citing cost concerns

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending

State House leader launches probe of UNC coronavirus researcher

Johnston County schools' new policy restricts cellphone use for teachers and students during class 

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Meet the season 29 Brain Game champions for 2024-2025

Brain Game championship: Raleigh Charter High School vs. Lee Early College

Families encouraged to arrive early for graduation ceremonies

Wake County students fight summer hunger with cereal box domino demo

Local man's vital knee surgery denied until 5 On Your Side got involved

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4 million gallons of drinking water are lost every day in Durham. What's being done to fix that

5 On Your Side solves mystery of money transfer that failed

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

Stein launches cannabis task force, seeking to regulate THC and study pot legalization in NC

'Dialed in' from October, the Panthers are a win away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions

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Hurricanes Aho, Andersen named to 2026 Olympic rosters

NC State's Wade on Tar Heels' use of Lubin: 'Too dumb to play him'

Arkansasâ Wood pitches third no-hitter in CWS history, gets 19 strikeouts against Murray State

Christian McCaffrey hopes longer offseason leads to better health in 2025 for 49ers

The 2025 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Outdoor Track & Field Team

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Eleven current and former NC high school baseball players invited to MLB Draft Combine

Hough OL Jarvis Potts is the latest N.C. prospect to choose App State

Richmond OLB Terande Spencer is ECU's first in-state commit in the 2026 class

Catching up with some of the NCISAA live camp's top girls basketball players

Congress may add a yearly federal fee, $100 for hybrids and $250 for electric vehicles, with some senators pushing to double it. The charge would stack on state fees and could erase the fuel savings that attract many buyers.

Congress debates clear-car fee

Reaching a company's customer service can be very difficult, especially if the company does not list a phone number. Businesses are now warning customers about a new surge in fake customer service links to keep you from wasting your money. 

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Cat slippers, sewing videos and sad music are part of the latest social media scam. They're being used to persuade people to support fake causes. WRAL's 5 On Your Side has the latest TikTok scam tugging at your heart-strings - trying to convince you to buy into fake causes. 

Misleading TikTok videos are tricking people into supporting fake causes

More Triangle builders are making smart home, energy-saving tech standard. Buyers cut power bills up to 30% a month while shrinking their carbon footprint.

High-tech houses promise monthly savings

An internal investigation into former Raleigh police officer Kyle Epps reveals allegations of illegal searches of individuals and vehicles, according to a court motion filed Tuesday.  

How Raleigh police officer handled searches compromised cases, report shows

Moldy food and bugs were two of the concerning recent discoveries at local restaurants.

Restaurant Ratings: Luna Azul Tacos & Mariscos, Taqueria El Refugio and Thai 55

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5 On Your Side: Data collection for consumer price report suspended in 3 cities

Tariff impact not yet apparent in slight rise in inflation

Renters insurance is a must-have: Protect your belongings for less than a coffee a day

Recall: 19,000 cases of Dr. Pepper Zero contain 'full sugar,' FDA warns

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Rocky Mount shooting leaves two injured; investigation ongoing

Lawmakers considering restrictions on agritourism to rein in rowdy parties

Legislators considering law change after WRAL Investigates' reporting on farm parties

Wake County facing rise in fire truck costs

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Grace Ueng: Why I teach teams to âdo something scary every dayâ

Tom Snyder: The fragile trust behind powerful technologies

Donald Thompson: Employees' money problems are costing you more than you think

Wolfspeed to layoff 73 Siler City employees to adjust for soft demand

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Shares slide and crude oil gain more than $1 as Israel warns people in Iran's capital to evacuate

Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company

Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs

US and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports are still being negotiated

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For the dads: Raleigh Stroller Society unites fathers, fosters connection and growth

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Capital City Juneteenth Celebration canceled due to weather, but other celebrations continue

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