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NC storms strike: Tornado warnings, floods and I-40 wrecks

Severe storms swept through North Carolina today, ending about two weeks of little rain. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Bladen and Wayne counties, while central North Carolina dealt with flash flooding and crashes. What happened in Bladen County?. The weather service issued an updated tornado warning at...

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‘Coldest air' of the season headed to the Triangle. When to expect first freeze

Central North Carolina could see frost and the area’s first freeze of the season this week. Temperatures dipped in the 30s and 40s early Monday, Nov. 9, and parts of the Triangle could see frost Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. “Some frost is possible tomorrow morning,” said Nick Petro, warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Raleigh office. “Keep that in mind if you have concerns about that.” Frost is the formation of ice crystals on leaves and plants (or your car windshield), and can happen even if the temperatures don’t get below freezing. Think of it as the dew freezing from the colder temperatures. A frost advisory was issued for 1-8 a.m. Tuesday for all of central North Carolina, with temperatures expected in the “mid to upper 30s.” “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold, as frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered,” according to the advisory.

Central North Carolina, NC · 23h

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Raleigh, NC Weather: Rain Thursday Before Near-Freezing Friday Night Nov 13

Friday temperatures could struggle to reach 60 degrees, with overnight lows falling into the lower 30s.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

WRAL News

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Drought conditions: 78 days of water in Durham reservoirs remaining

Recent rains did not help the drought situation in Durham. Durham residents have been under Stage 2 water restrictions since June. Friday’s rain totaled only about 0.15 inches near Lake Michie, compared with over 1 inch at RDU. 8 percent of our state is currently under extreme drought, and...

Durham, NC · 19h
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Frost advisory on Tuesday morning in the Triad

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A Frost Advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. for Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, and Randolph counties. Mid-30s temperatures and calm winds could bring frost this morning, which may threaten tender vegetation. Today and tomorrow look terrific weather-wise with sunshine and highs in the lower-70s.  High pressure, over […]

Forsyth County, NC · 5h

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Extreme Drought Returns to Central North Carolina, Leaving Wheat Farmers Waiting for Rain Before They Can Plant

Extreme drought has returned to parts of central and eastern North Carolina, and some wheat farmers are waiting for rain before planting next year's crop. The share of the state in extreme drought rose to 8% in the U.S. Drought Monitor released Nov. 5, up from 3% a week earlier, according to WFDD's weekly drought tracker.

North Carolina · 13h

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North Carolina needs over 12 inches of rain for drought relief, but only up to 1 inch is forecast

A Nov. 5 drought status report showed 8% of North Carolina in extreme drought, up from 2% in the Oct. 29 update.

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WRAL News

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Drought worsens: Parts of Triangle now in extreme drought, NC's severe drought expands

North Carolina's drought continues to worsen, with parts of Wake County now in extreme drought. The areas shown in red below are in extreme drought, according to the latest drought status report released on Thursday, Nov. 5. According to WRAL meteorologist Grant Skinner, the drought has worsened since the last...

Wake County, NC · 5d

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Flash flooding reported in Triangle as storms with heavy rain move through area

Lightning sparked a house fire in Raleigh on Friday, and there were several reports of flash flooding in the Triangle as severe storms with heavy rain moved through the area. A flash flood warning is in effect in the Triangle until 1:30 p.m., and the WRAL Storm Tracker saw flooding on Walnut Street in Cary and on West Millbrook Road in Raleigh.

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds, and Isolated Severe Storms Return to Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Wilmington Friday as Cold Front Crosses the State

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rain and storm chances are finally returning to central and eastern North Carolina on Friday, November 6. A cold front moving through the state will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could bring heavy rain at times. An isolated severe risk will be in place from about 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., mainly from Raleigh east toward the beaches.

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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Eastern North Carolina, Southeast Virginia and Northeast South Carolina Face Brief Tornado Risk Friday From Florence and Raleigh to Norfolk Before Storms Move Offshore

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — A brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out on Friday, November 6, 2026, across parts of eastern North Carolina, southeast Virginia and northeast South Carolina, from Florence and Raleigh to Norfolk. Storms are expected to fire up late morning to midday before weakening or...

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Tornado Threat Could Overperform Across Raleigh, Fayetteville, New Bern, Wilmington and Columbia as Storms Sweep the Carolinas, and a Strong Tornado Is Not Ruled Out

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — Tornadoes are possible across the Carolinas and southeast Virginia on Friday, November 6, and some forecasters say this setup could overperform. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined only a 2 percent tornado risk, but forecasters see a good chance for tornadoes in a zone covering central and eastern North Carolina and central South Carolina. That includes Raleigh, Fayetteville, New Bern, Wilmington and Columbia. A strong tornado can’t be ruled out. The HRRR model simulated radar for noon EST shows a long line of storms stretching from the Delmarva Peninsula south through Richmond, Raleigh and Fayetteville to near Columbia and Charleston. Residents should stay weather aware throughout the day.

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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Marginal Risk for Severe Storms Covers Raleigh, Greenville, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and the Delmarva Coast as a Cold Front Sweeps the Carolinas and Mid Atlantic With Gusty Winds

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA — The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of the Carolinas and the Mid-Atlantic coast under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on Friday, November 6. The outlook was issued late Thursday night and is valid from 7 a.m. EST Friday to 7 a.m. EST Saturday, November 7. The risk area stretches from central and eastern North Carolina north through southeast Virginia and onto the Delmarva Peninsula. That includes Raleigh, Greenville, New Bern, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Dover. General thunderstorms are also expected along much of the East Coast, from Florida to Maine, as a strong cold front pushes offshore.

Norfolk, VA · 4d

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Falls Lake Drops to 244 Feet Near Decade-Old Drought Low as Raleigh and Wake County Hope Super El Niño Brings Wetter Winter

NORTH CAROLINA — Falls Lake in Wake County, the main source of drinking water for Raleigh, continues to drop and now sits at 244 feet. That level is only a couple of feet above the low reached during one of the worst droughts in the region about a decade ago. Forecasters are hoping the developing super El Niño will bring enough rain this winter to end the drought, though a wetter season is not guaranteed.

Wake County, NC · 6d

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Falls Lake Sits 8 Feet Below Normal as Raleigh’s Water Supply Nears Historic Drought Low With Little Rain Relief in Sight

NORTH CAROLINA — Falls Lake in Wake County, the source of drinking water for Raleigh, continues to drop and now sits roughly 8 feet below normal. The lake measured 244 feet at the latest reading, just 2 feet above the lowest point reached during the 2008 drought. Some rain is expected Saturday, but it will not do much to help, and a prolonged dry spell is expected to follow.

Wake County, NC · 4d

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Drought hits central NC farmers hard: 'Never experienced anything like this'

Months of dry weather have slashed crop and hay yields, leaving some farmers struggling to produce enough to meet customers' needs.

Fuquay-Varina, NC · 4d

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Raleigh Soaker: Triangle Braces For Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds In Friday Storms

Light rain was reported at Raleigh-Durham International Airport at 11:51 a.m., with a temperature of 62 degrees, the National Weather Service’s observation showed. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are forecast before 3 p.m., followed by a chance of showers through 4 p.m.; the high is near 70, with temperatures falling into the low 60s by late afternoon, the Raleigh point forecast says. Skies should clear tonight.

Raleigh, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Rain is finally coming to the Triangle. Here's when and how long it'll last

A cold front will bring widespread rain to central North Carolina on Friday, Nov. 6. That’s the first bout of rain since mid-October, which only brought about 2.5 inches of rain throughout the entire month, according to National Weather Service data . The rain will start overnight Thursday, pick up Friday morning and last most of the day. In all, we could see half-an-inch to an inch of rain in the Triangle, with some eastern parts of the central part of the state getting 1.5 inches. “It will bring widespread rain (in central North Carolina) and a chance for several thunderstorms across our eastern areas,” said Tom Green, meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Raleigh office. “We do not have a chance of rain in the forecast after Friday evening.” Temperatures will remain above normal on Thursday and Friday (63 degrees is the normal high for this time of year in Raleigh), but should reach near-normal ranges on Saturday, Nov. 7. Temperatures aren’t forecasted to reach higher than 69 degrees and lows are in the 40s next week in Raleigh. There is a marginal risk— 1 out of 5 — of severe thunderstorms east of US-1 including Rocky Mount, Fayetteville

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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Extreme drought returns to parts of central NC, wheat farmers put planting on hold

Drought conditions are worsening across central North Carolina

Wake County, NC · 4d