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A level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms continues Sunday, although the target mostly our southern counties.

Storm chances clear out overnight ahead of more possible scattered storms Sunday

<p>Hi everyone. Meteorologist Anthony Baglione checking in with our forecast as we head through tonight into tomorrow. As far as any additional rain chances are concerned, we're gonna probably see a few more thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow evening. Otherwise, though, here, let's time this out on Futurecast. Most of the rain and storms are done for us tonight. It should be a nice start here into our Sunday morning. A lot of sunshine as we head to about 7 to 8 a.m. Really, really nice for any plans early on if you want to head to breakfast. But then during the afternoon into the evening, we get another batch of some storms coming through, probably after about 3 p.m. Some of those start to bubble up. They could be a little bit on the stronger side, so that's something we'll be watching for kind of a strong storm potential. Otherwise, temperatures tonight, upper 50s around the triangle, low to mid 60s for everyone else down to the south.</p>

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A severe Thunderstorm warning covers multiple counties Sunday night.

'Test your patience': Long DMV lines in Clayton, Durham as locations open for Saturday walk-in hours

Long lines as 20 more DMV locations open for Saturday walk-in hours

Warrants issued after police said man deliberately caused head-on crash in Raleigh

On cam: Drivers injured in head-on crash on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh

No explosives found in suspicious package at Durham's Southpoint Mall, police said

Suspicious package prompts evacuation at Durham's Southpoint Mall

Grayson Murray's legacy inspires mental health awareness at Raleigh golf championship

Grayson Murray's Legacy Inspires Mental Health Awareness at Raleigh Golf Championship

Farewell to trails: Lake Crabtree Park's 136 acres closing Sunday in Wake County

Lake Crabtree Park's 136 acres to close Sunday

Raleigh man arrested for alleged sex crime with 4-Year-Old

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The Selma Police Department is searching for 34-year-old Nolan King Knittle, who was last seen on Thursday, May 29 near Parrish Memorial Gardens Cemetery.


Selma police seek community help searching for missing man

Smithfield police seek community help searching for missing man

A pickup truck driver was killed Saturday morning when he crashed into the Neuse River on Poole Road in Raleigh.


Driver killed when pickup truck crashes into Neuse River off Poole Road in Raleigh

42-year-old Michael Justin Davis, from Fayetteville, was arrested in Christiansburg, Virginia, following a week-long search after allegedly firing gunshots that struck five homes on Sara Lane.

A man arrested in Virginia for shooting at five Fayetteville homes

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is searching for Michael Justin Davis, who is wanted on five counts of discharging a weapon into occupied property.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting into the U.S. this weekend

Heads up: Smoke from Canadian fires makes it into North Carolina sky Saturday

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A Monroe police officer shot Saturday morning in the Charlotte area is in stable condition. Police shot and killed the suspect, who was armed with a rifle and fired at officers.


Police officer shot in Charlotte area, suspect armed with rifle killed

Deputies in Onslow County came across a prehistoric roadside catch Wednesday afternoon.


NC deputies snag 400-pound roadside gator

A man was shot in Durham early Saturday morning.


Man shot near Durham convenience store, gunshots fired from passing car

The Raleigh Police Department released body camera videos from Jan. 21, when Master Officer Max Gillick was shot while responding to a domestic violence call.


'He might be hit': Raleigh police release bodycam video of officer getting shot in line of duty

The Raleigh Police Department on Friday released body camera videos of the Jan. 21, 2025, exchange between police and a man who was holding his ex-wife hostage.

This weekend is filled with music including Keith Urban and a "Wicked" sing-along.

Weekend best bets: Keith Urban, Greek Festival and more

Keith Urban rocks Coastal Credit Union Music Park

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Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

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Over 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon have been recalled due to a dangerous lead exposure.



Recall: 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon due to lead risk

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Five North Carolina teams are in the NCAA Baseball Tournament with regional rounds set to begin on Friday.

Here's when UNC, Duke, NC State and ECU all play in the NCAA baseball regionals

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A young man from Wake Forest has had a long 11 months in coming back from a traumatic brain injury. On Thursday, John Walter and the WakeMed team celebrated how far he's come.

Wake Forest man still fighting from '1% chance' to recover from traumatic brain injury

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Governor Josh Stein, Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins and newly appointed DMV Commissioner Paul Tine hosted a press conference to highlight the state's response to ongoing DMV challenges, including opening locations with added walk-in Saturday hours.


Governor Josh Stein and new DMV Commissioner discuss changes to improve DMV challenges

Governor Josh Stein, Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins and newly appointed DMV Commissioner Paul Tine

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