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We'll return to the 80s on Monday, so expect a brief break from the heat as storms move away.



Flood warning for Cumberland, Sampson counties; cold front to deliver relief from the heat 

Good morning. I'm meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. After some overnight storms, a cold front moving across our area is actually going to bring us some delightful weather this afternoon. Look at this 84 in Raleigh, 84 in Durham, 85 in Fayetteville. It's been a warm and sticky start with the thunderstorms. But once that front moves through our wind shifts to north northeast and the humidity will drop and the temperatures will be very comfortable heading out the door this morning. It's likely feel tropical though, with our dew point in the mid seventies, that's likely to drop nicely into the low sixties for this afternoon. We'll see that again today. Even through Wednesday, it should feel more on the comfortable side. But by Thursday and Friday, we're back to a very tropical feel and uh most likely we'll have a heat advisory for Thursday and Friday, temperatures will be in the upper nineties both days. Our normal high is nineties. So we're a little below that for today and tomorrow and that's lovely to see for sure. But Thursday for the Fourth of July 97 and then on Friday 100 we'll have a chance of some scattered storms as well. So we also look through the weekend of the fourth of July the sixth through the 10th and we have a good chance of above normal temperatures. So it's likely to stick around for a while. We'll check out the seven day forecast. Look at the morning lows tomorrow morning, 62 feeling very comfortable. 65 Wednesday morning. But then we're right back into our extreme heat. Uh, Thursday looks dry for the fourth of July. But Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, we'll see scattered storms. It's a 40 to 50% chance for each of those afternoons. So, keep that in mind as you're making your, um, holiday weekend plans, it looks very hot again. But enjoy this little break that we'll see the next couple of days.

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Woman seriously injured in shooting on Hodge Road near Wendell

Wake County Deputies respond to Hodge Road shooting, woman seriously injured

Overturned concrete mixer truck causes crash, closes road in Holly Springs

Overturned cement mixer truck causes crash, closes road in Holly Springs

Driver accused of killing Garner family of 3 to appear in court Monday

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Buried treasure: Old castle hidden buried beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again

Jockey's Ridge has a mini-golf course buried beneath the dunes -- and a sand castle has recently become uncovered.

Gathered at Camp David, Biden's family tells him to stay in the race and keep fighting

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DMV fee increases take effect Monday across the state 

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Monday, July 1, 2024 -- We owe it to our children to make sure they have everything they need to succeed, including well-equipped and supported educators.

COLUMN: Strengthen the educator pipeline with programs like NC Teaching Fellows

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Hurricane Beryl was closing in on the southeastern Caribbean, and government officials late Sunday pleaded with people to take shelter from the dangerous Category 3 storm.

Dangerous Hurricane Beryl closes in on southeast Caribbean

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There is so much to do this month in the Triangle! Here's a list of 60+ events, including July 4 festivities. 

60+ things to do in July

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An Apex family is putting the pieces together after a fire destroyed their home.

Apex family rebuilding after devastating house fire destroys home 

Apex Fire Department responds to house fire Saturday afternoon

A 12-foot-long alligator on Friday was relocated from a busy road in Brunswick County to a safer location.



12-foot alligator removed from Brunswick County highway

The legislature last week passed 33 bills -- most of them on Thursday, the final day of votes. At times, state legislators appeared to have only a vague idea of what they were voting on as the GOP-led General Assembly wrapped up its 2024 session.

NC lawmakers rushed dozens of bills over the finish line, but failed efforts stand out

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A chase involving State Highway Patrol ended with a barricaded suspect on Saturday night.

Man arrested after leading troopers on I-40 chase, barricading in Pittsboro home

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Durham police are trying to identify the body of a man who was found underwater near the Eno River.

Submerged body found near West Point on the Eno in Durham

Durham police find body underwater near Eno River

A woman faces an involuntary manslaughter charge in North Carolina after her child died from being left in a hot car, police said.

8-year-old dies after being left in hot car by mother, North Carolina police say 

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Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



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List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

Three years ago, an African zebra cobra on the loose put a northwest Raleigh, North Carolina neighborhood on edge. The deadly and venomous snake prompted days of panic.

Three years ago a deadly and terrifying Zebra Cobra got loose in Raleigh

Venomous snake: Zebra cobra on the loose in a Raleigh neighborhood

Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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The shark bit the 14-year-old boy on Sunday afternoon at 484 New River Inlet Road.

'I'm not going to be OK': Teen boy speaks about getting bit by shark at North Topsail Beach

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Failure to update the WRAL News app to version 6.1.26 will result in users missing vital notifications for breaking news and top stories impacting central North Carolina.  

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Kaylee Stavlas is the Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2024 winner!

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The Biden campaign is trying to freeze the fallout from President Joe Biden's debate performance by trying to turn the page with campaign events and saying it has raised more than $33 million since the debate on Thursday. Still, questions remain about the president's age, fitness, and candidacy moving forward. 

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Strike and severe weather complicate July 4 travel

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Man injured on malfunctioning escalator 

Beryl becomes first hurricane of Atlantic season 

DMV increasing fees Monday 

Goldsboro community activist shares ideas for reducing violent crime 

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Goldsboro activist proposes community-led safety solutions amid wave of shootings

1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Fayetteville 

All lanes of I-95 closed due to crash south of Fayetteville

2 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Tarboro

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Street medicine teams search for homeless people to deliver lifesaving IV hydration in extreme heat

North Koreans are seen wearing Kim Jong Un pins for the first time as his personality cult grows

Family demands accountability for NY police killing of 13-year-old boy. Police said he aimed BB gun

US removes Gaza aid pier due to weather and may not put it back, officials say

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Foodie News: 'Top Chef' alum returns to downtown Raleigh with new restaurant

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Weekend best bets: Alanis Morissette, BrickUniverse

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6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

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Post Malone to play Raleigh concert this fall 

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Fact-checking Trump, Biden claims from the 2024 presidential debate

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Fact check: Did Trump oversee the lowest Black unemployment and poverty rates?

Fact check: Biden says Trump plans to cut Social Security

Fact check: Biden says Trump oversaw 'the largest increase in murder in U.S. history'

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NC lawmakers approve program to bring clean energy upgrades to local businesses

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Bill to criminalize pregnant drinkers and drug users moves in NC House

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Deal to expand private school vouchers falls apart as NC lawmakers wind down session 

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Homeowners get ultimatum from insurers: make pricey repairs, or lose coverage

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Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

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SMU, deep in the heart of Texas, joins ACC; League welcomes Cal, Stanford

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Hoggard 3-star OL Michael Gibbs commits to NC State

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A luxury truck stolen from a local valet! The disturbing allegations -- and WRAL 5 On Your Side details who is responsible when your car is stolen while under the care of a valet. Monday night at 6 on WRAL News.

Stolen truck from a valet lot! 5 On Your Side tracks who's liable and the disturbing allegations

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A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assault following an investigation by WRAL News.

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A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assaulting students with disabilities following an investigation by WRAL News.

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A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assault following an investigation by WRAL News.


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Are insurance companies watching your home? WRAL's Keely Arthur dives into reports of drones being used to adjust your rates. Find out what to do if your insurance company threatens to drop you.

Are insurance companies watching your home? 5 On Your Side digs into reports of drones being used to adjust rates

The investigation found that out of 15 brands of baby wipes tested - seven had concerning or unclear ingredients. 

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5 On Your Side: Walgreens changes could include significant store closures 

HDR: Recalled heat pumps could blast hot air despite being set to A/C

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Warrants: 'Shoot To Kill' gang operating in Wake and Durham counties, leader indicted

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NC man goes 'completely numb' after hernia surgery, feels 'stonewalled' by complaint process

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US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021

Walgreens to take a hard look at underperforming stores, could shutter hundreds more

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Judge acquits 28 people accused in Panama Papers case, including law firm co-founder

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