Latest: Thousands of power outages, several downed trees cleared in the Triangle

Monday was a WRAL Weather Alert Day. Storms moved through central North Carolina.

WRAL weather alert day: Storms with strong gusts arrive late morning, afternoon Easter Sunday

A cold front brings a risk of storms Easter Sunday. As much as we need the rain, we've issued a WRAL Weather Alert Day.

Drought deepens across North Carolina as water supplies drop and wildfire risk rises

All 100 North Carolina counties are in drought, with little rain expected in the next seven to 10 days. Experts warn ...
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Interpreting the National Weather Service's updated alert maps

During severe weather, the Storm Prediction Center creates maps showing the risk levels on a scale of one to five to help keep people safe. Now, those maps are getting an upgrade that shares more ...
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Rising spring pollen blankets the Triangle, coating cars and sidewalks yellow

Spring has arrived, and pollen levels are already on the rise across the Triangle, bringing a familiar yellow coating to cars, sidewalks and outdoor surfaces. According to the latest pollen count, ...