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.

Heat Advisory in Raleigh Saturday with highs near 98°F and heat‑index values up to 110°F. Late‑day storms could produce damaging wind gusts.

Triple‑digit heat and a Code Orange air‑quality alert hit Raleigh on Friday. Expect highs near 100°F and haze through the evening.

A fence post pierced an 8‑inch sewer main near Odie Street, releasing an estimated 38,400 gallons into a drainage ditch. Crews say the leak is stopped and the state was notified.

Raleigh will reach the upper‑90s today and near 100°F Friday, with dangerous heat possible. Scattered storms and heavier rain are possible this weekend.

Raleigh will top out near 97F today; triple-digit heat arrives ThursdayFriday with heat indices potentially topping 104F. Watch for Canadian wildfire smoke and weekend storms.

Mostly sunny and muggy this morning in Raleigh; highs near 88°F. Dangerous heat builds into the weekend with heat-index values above 100°F.

NWS Raleigh issued a flood advisory for Richmond County through Sunday night. Drivers should avoid flooded roads and seek higher ground in low‑lying areas.