Scattered storms this evening could bring brief heavy rain and damaging gusts. Cooler Monday, then highs surge into the upper 90s midweek.

The Quarry Road Fire near Shallotte has burned an estimated 400–500 acres and is roughly 50% contained. Officials warn of smoke and emphasize no‑drone rules as crews fight the blaze.

A short-lived NWS warning put parts of Johnston and Wake counties on alert Saturday evening for damaging winds up to 60 mph.

NWS Raleigh issued a brief severe thunderstorm warning Saturday for Franklin and Nash counties, warning of penny-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

NWS Raleigh issued a Saturday evening alert for strong thunderstorms across parts of eastern North Carolina. Gusts up to 50 mph and frequent lightning were reported through 7:45 p.m.

A fast-moving line of severe storms prompted an NWS warning across central North Carolina Friday, with quarter‑size hail and gusts up to 70 mph expected.

Highs near 95°F Saturday with heat index up to 102°F. Heat Advisory for nearby counties noon–8 p.m. Saturday; scattered storms may bring brief heavy rain.

NWS issued a special weather statement for western North Carolina Friday, warning of pea‑sized hail, gusts to 40 mph and frequent lightning across mountain communities.

Exceptional drought has lowered reservoir levels in Orange County; OWASA says supplies are holding but farmers and private-well households are already feeling the impact.

Highs near 98°F Friday, July 10; heat advisory affects counties south of Raleigh. Cooling centers will be available for residents without AC.

NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of eastern North Carolina Wednesday evening, warning of 60 mph gusts and possible damage.

Holly Springs moved to Stage 1 water‑shortage measures on July 6, limiting sprinkler days and banning Friday irrigation as drought pressures mount.

NWS warns Surry County could see rapid flash flooding through Wednesday night as storms dump heavy rain across Mount Airy and nearby communities.