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Both Saturday and Sunday are under level 2 risk for severe weather, prompting a WRAL Weather Alert Day. Meteorologists said the main threats are damaging winds and some possible hail. 

Weekend storm chances prompt WRAL Weather Alert Days; increasing heat, humidity

<p>Hi everyone. Meteorologist Anthony Baglion here in the WRALs Severe Weather Center. We continue to track a couple areas of some storm activity for us as we go through tonight and again into our Sunday. There will still be some dry time for shore through the rest of this weekend. Overall, we're going to just continue to track this system. It'll be out of here by the time we get into late tomorrow night and Monday, which is some scattered storms, kind of a very summer-like pattern. Here's Futurecast, so we put this into motion again as we go through tonight and into our Sunday. Often on storm coverage, we'll see some breaks. We may see some more move in, and then we'll see some more breaks is kind of the story for us. Early on on our Sunday, there could be some lingering areas of rain, mainly to our south. We go through the afternoon. Futurecast is really unenthused with anything popping up, but there could still be a few storms after about 20 p.m. through tomorrow evening. As far as temperatures tonight though, upper 60s and lower 70s, we go for highs on Sunday, still pretty hot in the upper 80s and lower 90s.</p>

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Risk levels for storms Saturday and Sunday

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Trump-backed Simmons wins second term as NC's GOP chairman

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Mass shooting in Hickory was gang-related, prosecutors say

Five suspects in Hickory shooting in court Friday

Apex launches "The Local Spot" social district to boost downtown economy and community spirit

Lightning halts Saturday's Gipson Play Plaza opening festivities in Raleigh's Dix Park

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Duke University is preparing for more voluntary layoffs, and the possibility of involuntary separations throughout the summer.

Duke prepares for more layoffs, employees call for transparency

A viral video of a Johnston County mom surprising her son with his younger brother after a lengthy hospital visit shows the beautiful moments that can emerge from challenging times.

Johnston County mom surprises son with younger brother after lengthy hospital stay

Surprise reunion in viral video

In the wake of a series of severe motorcycle crashes, local motorcyclists are rallying for safer road conditions and heightened driver awareness.

Motorcyclists call for safer roads after series of crashes

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Three people were arrested on Friday after a chase in Moore County following a robbery at the Going Going Gone store in Aberdeen.

Moore County police chase ends in three arrests

PARIS (AP) â Drawing on the painful memory of her defeat three years ago in the French Open final gave Coco Gauff just the motivation she needed to win the clay-court major for the first time.

Coco Gauff handles bad memories and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to earn first French Open title

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A motorcyclist is dead following a late-night crash on Robeson Street in Fayetteville.

Motorcyclist killed in Fayetteville crash on Robeson and Hay streets

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A man is dead after a motorcycle crash closed the intersection of Poole Road and South New Hope Road in Raleigh.


Man dead from motorcycle crash at Poole Road and South New Hope Road intersection in Raleigh

Serious crash closes Poole Road and South New Hope Road intersection in Raleigh

WASHINGTON (AP) â The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration two victories Friday in cases involving the Department of Government Efficiency, including giving it access to Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans

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Downtown Wake Forest is now part of the growing trend of social districts, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy drinks while strolling between local shops. While many businesses and residents welcome the change, some express concerns over safety and regulations.

Wake Forest launches social district, addresses safety concerns

Chimney Rock State Park will reopen to the public at the end of June - by reservation only. It's a big step in western North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene in September of 2024.

Chimney Rock to reopen in milestone for western NC's recovery from Helene

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Triangle area movie theaters have you covered with free and low-cost, family-friendly films all summer long.

Free, discounted summer family movies in the Triangle

Free or discounted summer movies in Triangle

June is officially Pride month and we have your guide to the events happening in the Triangle! 

Your guide to Pride in the Triangle

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(CNN) -- A dog who went missing for more than a month and covered about 100 miles - including a mile-long swim - has finally been returned to her foster home after being rescued at sea.

Lost dog returns home after swimming to island in 100-mile trip

Lost dog returns from 100 mile journey

WRAL 5 On Your Side looked into the factors that determine how much people pay in vehicle tax.

Paying more in taxes for your car? Here's how NC comes up with its valuation

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Gipson Play Plaza, the 18.5-acre playground at Dix Park, opens to the public Friday, June 6. Here's what to know before you visit.


Dix Park playground now open: What to know about Gipson Play Plaza

The Food and Drug Administration has updated an ongoing recall of tomatoes distributed in three states to its most severe warning, saying there is a higher probability that potential salmonella contamination could lead to "serious adverse health consequences or death."

FDA updates recall of tomatoes, warning of a high risk of illness or death

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Governor Josh Stein announced he is creating a state advisory council to explore legalizing cannabis in North Carolina. The governor says his views about legalizing THC products have evolved. WRAL's Lena Tillett goes 'On The Record' with the governor about how he is trying to bring order to this industry.

On The Record: Governor Josh Stein explores legalizing cannabis in North Carolina

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Brain Game semifinals: Triangle Math and Science Academy vs. Lee Early College

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants in the area, what's ahead for Clyde Cooper's BBQ.

Foodie News: What's ahead for Clyde Cooper's, plus a Raleigh restaurant reopens its doors

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More and more people are turning to artificial intelligence when looking for jobs or even applying for college. Experts are warning people to take extra precautions before letting AI do the work for you, so you don't waste your money. 

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North Carolina's former U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole was officially honored Wednesday for her long career in public service by state lawmakers and the governor.   

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In an exclusive interview with WRAL's Lena Tillett on Tuesday, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein called for statewide regulations to legalize THC-intoxicating products and announced the creation of a new state advisory council to explore methods to legalize products containing THC.

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

North Carolina lawmakers are trying again to regulate kratom, a plant-derived stimulant often sold in convenience stores. But this year, there's a new twist: the measure would ban synthetic chemicals derived from the plant.

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