Neighbors and conservation groups are contesting a planned 31‑mile MVP Southgate extension into North Carolina, citing threats to water, forests and tribal sites.

Warm, muggy weekend with highs near 82–84°F. Widespread showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday, April 5; midweek may bring frost in the coldest pockets.

Warm, windy conditions raise wildfire risk in Raleigh today. A statewide burn ban is in effect — skip open burning.

Sunny and unseasonably warm in Raleigh with highs near 85°F. A statewide burn ban is in effect—avoid open burning and use caution with equipment.

Sunny and warm with gusty winds; a statewide burn ban remains in effect. Postpone any open burning and avoid spark‑producing tasks today.

Warm, breezy Monday pushes fire risk up across Raleigh; statewide burn ban is in effect. Hold off on outdoor burning and secure loose yard items.

Frost this morning gives way to sunshine and a high near 66°F. A statewide burn ban is in effect — avoid any open burning today.

Gusty north winds and low humidity raise wildfire concerns in Raleigh on Saturday. Highs near 56°F; hard freeze possible Sunday morning.

Highs near 88°F Friday with gusty southwest winds; an isolated severe storm is possible 5–9 PM, then rain overnight. Much cooler Saturday and frost likely Sunday morning.

Warm today with a high near 80°F; record-possible heat Friday before a cold front brings showers and a frost risk Sunday morning.

Cool mid-30s this morning, warming to the mid-60s today. Big warmup Friday with storm chances, then a sharp weekend cooldown and possible frost Sunday.

Chilly start with a sunny, cool afternoon and highs near 57°F. Late-week temps climb into the 70s–80s, then a strong front brings wind and a frost risk Sunday.

A fast-moving line of storms raced southeast across the Piedmont Saturday night, prompting NWS special statements and warnings for several central North Carolina counties.