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Mostly clear this morning with a mid-70s high; wet, cooler Saturday could slow travel.
Mostly clear this morning; storms possible mid-day with gusts up to 18 mph and a small severe risk.
Cool start in Raleigh with highs near 72°F and a lunchtime shower chance. Watch Wednesday for an isolated severe-storm risk and a wetter Saturday possible.
Cloudy Monday clears to a mild 70°F; rain and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday, April 29, with pockets of heavier downpours. Plan ahead for the commute.
Morning showers taper by late morning with gusty northeast winds and cooler temperatures. A stronger storm system may bring showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, April 29.
Highs near 89°F today in Raleigh; showers and thunderstorms expected late Saturday into Sunday morning.
Sunny and unusually warm this afternoon with highs near 89. Rain moves in late Saturday into Sunday, bringing a cooler Sunday but only limited drought relief.
Fuquay‑Varina activates Stage 1 water restrictions this Friday to curb outdoor watering and cut usage roughly 10% as a severe drought tightens.
Sunny and warm Thursday with highs near 87. Storm chances rise late Saturday into Sunday.
Apex has a townwide ban on open burning as dry conditions and brush fires rise. State and Wake County orders extend restrictions and spell fines for violators.
Sunny and in the mid-80s today with gusty winds and elevated fire danger. Open burning remains banned statewide.
Pockets of frost hit Raleigh this morning, then a quick warm‑up to near 70°F today before highs climb into the 80s midweek.
A packed Raleigh hearing criticized proposed PFAS and 1,4‑dioxane rules as “toothless.” Advocates warned downstream communities could end up paying for costly water treatment.
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