Clear morning and mid‑90s today; Monday will heat to near 98°F with possible evening storms.

Cool start Saturday, then a quick warm‑up: highs hit the mid/upper 90s Sunday and peak Monday with storms likely after 2 p.m. Plan for heat and pop‑up storms.

NC State researchers identified tile‑horned Prionus larvae as an emerging root‑boring pest in North Carolina blueberries; monitoring and trials are underway but labeled controls are limited.

Storms tied to the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur left more than 2,000 Triangle customers without power Friday; crews worked to clear trees and restore service.

A fast-moving storm prompted a severe thunderstorm warning across the Piedmont Thursday night, with radar-indicated gusts up to 60 mph and possible damage in multiple counties.

Rain and fog this morning with storms likely into midday. Heavy downpours and gusty winds could disrupt Juneteenth events.

NWS updated a thunderstorm alert for Warren and Halifax counties Thursday afternoon, warning of gusts up to 40 mph and impacts around Roanoke Rapids and Lake Gaston.

NC Emergency Management expanded a Level 2 severe‑weather outlook Thursday, widening tornado risk across central North Carolina with the highest probability near Charlotte.

State officials warn of a high fire danger on Thursday across parts of North Carolina; residents are urged to postpone outdoor burning and fully extinguish smoking materials.

A Heat Advisory covers Raleigh Thursday as heat-index values top 104°F. Showers and thunderstorms move in after 8 p.m., and fire danger is elevated.

A surge of heat arrives Thursday, June 18, with highs near 100°F and heat-index values up to 106°F; gusty winds and late-night storms could disrupt plans. Stay cool and watch forecasts.

A near‑100°F heat spike is likely Thursday in Raleigh; limited late‑week rainfall is expected. Local cooling spots and heat‑safety tips are listed inside.

A strong warm‑up could push Raleigh near 100°F on Thursday, June 18. Expect hot afternoons and a late‑week chance of storms — plan ahead for cooling.