Sunny and mild this morning. Near‑100°F heat arrives Friday–Saturday with afternoon storm chances.

NWS warned of fast-moving storms across Robeson and Bladen counties Tuesday, with gusts up to 40 mph and travel impacts on I‑95.

Massive trees crashed into homes and cars in Henderson during intense storms, leaving residents shaken but largely unhurt. Neighbors say repair bills will be steep.

NWS warned Wake County of a fast-moving thunderstorm Tuesday midday with gusts up to 40 mph and possible marble-sized hail.

Rocky Mount declared a water shortage on June 22, 2026 and moved to Mandatory Stage I, tightening watering rules and closing city pools and spray grounds.

NWS Wakefield issued a late-night update for Northampton County, warning strong thunderstorms with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.

Strong storms toppled trees and left nearly 1,000 Duke Energy customers in Granville County without power, with the worst damage near Highway 96 outside Oxford.

Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon in Raleigh, with gusty winds. A dangerous heat spike arrives Friday through Sunday.

A severe thunderstorm warning covered Forsyth County Monday evening, with gusts up to 60 mph and possible tree damage and outages.

Hot, humid Monday with a late-day storm chance. Heat index near 104°F; check local cooling options and expect a gusty evening commute.

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.