A severe thunderstorm warning covered Alexander and Iredell counties Tuesday afternoon, with forecasters warning of 60 mph gusts, heavy lightning and downed trees.

A flash flood warning covered five counties around Raleigh as storms dropped several inches of rain and threatened more flooding overnight.

Muggy Tuesday morning leads to low‑90s and a late‑day chance of storms; a slight severe‑weather risk is expected this evening. Stay ready for gusty winds and quick downpours.

NWS Raleigh issued a severe thunderstorm alert across parts of the Piedmont through 2 a.m. Monday, warning of gusty winds and heavy rain across the Triangle.

Two people were struck by lightning while walking on Shell Island at the north end of Wrightsville Beach; officials say their conditions were not immediately known.

Mostly sunny Monday with highs near 88°F. Heat and storms arrive Tuesday, July 28 — expect highs near 93°F and a slight severe‑storm risk.

Dense fog trimmed visibility in Raleigh this morning; clearing to partly sunny with highs near 84°F and a warming trend into next week.

Heavy downpours triggered a flood advisory for Cumberland, Sampson and Wayne counties; NWS warned drivers to avoid flooded roads.

A flood warning is in effect for Johnston County as the Neuse River at Smithfield approaches minor flood stage. Officials warn the riverwalk and low-lying areas could see water and urge caution.

Low clouds, drizzle and pockets of fog this morning; showers likely through early afternoon with highs near 77°F. Midweek heat and storms return.

DEQ says a July sample detected 2,010 ppb of 1,4‑dioxane in Asheboro's wastewater, far above guidance. Downstream utilities were notified and follow-up testing is underway.

Light rain and fog slow Raleigh's Friday morning. Showers and a few storms are likely; highs near 78°F.

NWS issued a thunderstorm alert for parts of eastern North Carolina Thursday, warning of gusts to 40 mph, frequent lightning and localized flooding in coastal counties.