NWS warned of 60-mph gusts and penny-sized hail for parts of the Piedmont Friday evening.

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Highs near 94°F Friday with late‑day storms possible. A dangerous heat wave is forecast to begin Wednesday, July 1.

Low 90s today; mid-to-upper 90s this weekend and a chance of triple-digit heat by Wednesday.

NWS Wakefield issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern North Carolina on Tuesday; gusts up to 60 mph and frequent lightning were possible.

A severe thunderstorm warning Tuesday evening flagged penny-sized hail and gusts up to 60 mph across parts of Columbus and Robeson counties.

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.