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The Storm Prediction Center has increased Friday's severe risk to a Level 3, as gusty winds and possible tornadoes could be our most primary threat during evening storms. 

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Friday evening storms get heavier as winds grow widespread, increasing risk to Level 3

<p>Hi everyone, meteorologist Anthony Baglione, with the latest update here from the Storm Prediction Center on what has been upgraded to a level 3 more widespread severe risk for us this afternoon between about 4 to 8 p.m. The timing has not changed, our overall impacts are the same. What this upgrade is saying, though, is the extent to the wind that we could see is a little bit greater. We could see some strong wind gusts probably over about 50 to 60 miles an hour at times within some of these storms. Let's time this out on Futurecast. The timing again has stayed the same. A spotty shower to still possible through the next couple of hours. Our severe risk would come in between 4 to 8 p.m. There's 5 o'clock starting in our western counties, 6 o'clock, and then continues to push off to the east into later on tonight. Again, our impacts are still about the same, just the wind is going to be our main focus through this evening.</p>

Level 3 severe risk for Triangle, Friday, May 30

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Inside 7-year-old Apex resident Saleh Ahmad's chest beats a heart donated by 4-year-old Myles Godfrey, who was killed in a car crash three years ago. Godfrey's mother, Kaci Wilson, invited the Ahmad family to her wedding over the weekend.

Ultimate wedding gift: Bride walks down aisle with Apex boy, the recipient of her late son's heart

Inside 7-year-old Apex resident Saleh Ahmad's chest beats a heart donated by 4-year-old Myles Godfrey, who was killed in a car crash three years ago. Godfrey's mother, Kaci Wilson, invited the Ahmad family to her wedding over the weekend. 

The Wake Forest Fire Department is investigating a potential arson incident after a blaze engulfed nine vehicles at North State Pools on Capcom Ave. early Friday morning.


Possible arson at North State Pools in Wake Forest, no one injured

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.


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

The Durham Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead and two women seriously hurt in a car on Rowemont Drive around midnight Friday.


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WRAL on scene: Shooting in Durham leaves one dead, two injured on Rowemont Drive

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants in the area, including Velvet Taco coming to North Hills.

Foodie News: Nationally acclaimed taco restaurant to open first Raleigh location

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Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, made his first court appearance after being charged with seven counts of aiding and abetting underage drinking at a massive party held on his property.

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A car crashed into a utility pole off Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh. The driver survived and sustained non-life threatening injuries.


Car crashed into utility pole in Raleigh, driver with injuries, hundreds without power

Car crashed into utility pole in Raleigh, driver with injuries, no impact on traffic or power

Economic forecasters who work in state government have revised their budget projections slightly downward for the next two years.



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UNC Health psychologist conducting research into men experiencing postpartum depression

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

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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.

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A unique pattern east of the Appalachians is keeping us locked in the 60s for a couple days.

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With an alarming average of 37 child fatalities each year due to heatstroke in vehicles, Consumer Reports issues a vital warning for parents and caregivers.


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