NWS warned of strong storms across Johnston, Wayne and Sampson counties Sunday, with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. Stay alert for changing conditions.

Nighttime "glowing" over Surf City power poles has locals spooked. Experts say salt‑laden spray builds up on insulators and produces visible electrical arcing.

Late‑night storms dumped several inches across the Piedmont, prompting a flash flood warning for Anson, Montgomery, Richmond and Stanly counties into early Monday.

NWS Raleigh issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Warren County Sunday, warning of gusts up to 60 mph, penny-sized hail and possible flash flooding. Residents were urged to seek interior shelter and avoid flooded roads.

NWS warned of urban and small‑stream flooding across parts of the Piedmont Sunday evening; low‑lying roads may be impassable. Heed barricades and local alerts.

NWS Raleigh issued Special Weather Statements warning of 50 mph gusts, pea‑size hail and dangerous lightning for Anson and Richmond counties Sunday night.

The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning for Hyde County Sunday; forecasters warned of gusts up to 60 mph and possible structural damage.

Scattered storms are likely this afternoon in Raleigh; expect brief heavy rain, gusty winds and sticky heat building through midweek.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wake and Durham counties with 60‑mph gusts and penny‑size hail possible across the Triangle.

A transformer fire in the RTP area left more than 2,000 Duke Energy customers without power Saturday as heat indexes climbed above 100. Town and county sites are open as cooling centers.

NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Franklin and Nash counties with penny-sized hail and gusts up to 60 mph; towns from Nashville to Bailey were in the path.

Heat Advisory Sunday with highs near 95°F and heat index topping 106–107°F. Late-day storms could bring heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Johnston County warns of another heat wave with 'feels like' temps over 100. County-run cooling centers and local nonprofits are opening daytime hours to help residents cool off.