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Sunday and Monday are WRAL Weather Alert Days, with 'feels-like' temps of 107 degrees each day.

Dangerous heat: Temps could feel up to 107 degrees, WRAL Weather Alert Days issued for Sunday, Monday

Hi, this is meteorologist Brian Schrader. Let's talk about the heat and humidity. Today, we're calling for high temperatures generally in the upper nineties. So that's the air temperature. You add the humidity to it and it's gonna feel more like low 100. So it is going to be a nasty afternoon to be outside. We're under a moderate heat risk for today for most of the viewing area. And that means that if you're sensitive to heat, you really should stay inside. If you're going to be outside for extended periods of time, maybe doing some work, make sure you take plenty of breaks, stay hydrated. You will notice on that map that the Raleigh and Fayetteville areas are in that red color. That means major heat risk for today. Those are the urban heat island effects that you're seeing there. Now for tomorrow, we're going to see widespread major heat risk because the humidity is going to be up a little bit higher tomorrow. So it's gonna have a bigger impact. And that means any one who doesn't have effective cooling tomorrow or effective hydration, adequate hydration stands the risk of getting into trouble with heat related illnesses, that's gonna be the same for Monday as well. So best idea is if you can stay inside between noon and seven pm. Now, we know a lot of people are going to be heading out to the outlaw Music Festival at Coastal Credit Union Music Park Sunday afternoon from four till about 10 or 11 pm. See those temperatures at four o'clock in the mid nineties with a lot of humidity and it cools off very gradually. We are going to see a chance of some scattered showers and thunderstorms though at times on Sunday. So that may cool things off a little bit if you're lucky enough to be under one, but it's not going to be a widespread kind of rain, taking a look at our seven day forecast. We've got that wro weather alert day in place for Monday as well. We have about a 50% chance of seeing some isolated showers and storms on Monday as a cold front approaches behind that front, a little cooler, but then it heats up again on Wednesday. Looks like we may see an end of this heat wave by the end of the week.

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One man is dead and another injured after Wilson police responded to a gunshot call on Friday night.

Wilson police asking public for help after finding 1 dead, 1 injured from gunshot wounds

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Residents in the northwestern portion of the city of Durham were asked Friday to boil their water after water pressure issues.



Northwest Durham residents no longer under advisory to boil water 

Northwest Durham residents asked to boil water after water pressure issues 

Republicans say the campaign finance changes will create a more even playing field in the race for governor. Democratic nominee Josh Stein has raised millions more than Republican nominee Mark Robinson.

Cooper vetoes bill to target protesters, change masking rules, loosen campaign finance

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Durham police are investigating a death after officers discovered a body while responding to a crisis call early Saturday morning.

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The Cumberland County Animal Shelter is at capacity, and dogs over 25 pounds are no cost to adopt on Saturday, June 22, only.



Dogs free to adopt Saturday at Cumberland County Animal Center, at capacity 

The enormous piece of secular art sits gracefully amid the campus' historical buildings, providing contrast between the new and old.

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Country singer Willie Nelson will not be performing at the Outlaw Music Festival this Sunday at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.

Willie Nelson to miss Outlaw Music Festival in Raleigh due to illness   

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The Rocky Mount Police Department is investigating a hit and run Friday that left one child injured.

10-year-old injured in Rocky Mount hit-and-run, driver faces charges 

Driver faces charges in Rocky Mount hit-and-run

A flight was diverted on Friday afternoon when a small aircraft blocked the runway at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

RDU briefly shuts down runway after small plane incident, diverts flight 

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Despite its name, June's full moon will not look like a strawberry. But the bright orb could still turn heads Friday night with an appearance that is bigger and more colorful than the average moon.

How to observe a 'moon illusion' when the strawberry full moon peaks 

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It could feel as hot as 105 degrees this weekend in Raleigh. Here are some places to cool off.



Stay cool: Wake County cooling stations offer relief from summer heat 

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It's a great weekend for live music, plus Out! Raleigh is happening! 

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A San Francisco home is for sale, but the move-in date is 30 years from now.

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Juvenile critically injured in Siler City shooting after robbery 

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This week marks the first dangerous heat wave of the year and it's hitting earlier than usual, according to Kathie Dello a climatologist with the North Carolina State Climate Office.

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With the end of the state's 2024 legislative session looming, Senate Republicans hit the gas Thursday on efforts to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina.

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A heat wave will bake the Triangle this week, with above normal temperatures projected throughout the month. Climate change is driving longer and more intense heatwaves across the country.

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With each legislative chamber uninterested in hearing the other's spending proposal, North Carolina lawmakers look ready to go on hiatus after next week while a stalemate simmers between Republicans over how to adjust the current two-year state budget.

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Dale Folwell is being investigated for potentially using government vehicles for personal errands. Former State Auditor Beth Wood, who resigned last year after pleading guilty to similar charges, says enforcement is inconsistent.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â With each legislative chamber uninterested in hearing the other's spending proposal, North Carolina lawmakers look ready to go on hiatus after next week while a stalemate simmers between Republicans over how to adjust the current two-year state budget.

North Carolina legislature likely heading home soon for a 'little cooling off' over budget

The North Carolina State Legislative Building in downtown Raleigh. Photo taken August 17, 2018. 

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