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The parking lot of Lamar PC was submerged and blocked off with caution tape Friday afternoon as a heavy downpour during a WRAL Weather Alert Day moved through Wake County.
Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter
WRAL viewers sent us photos of some strange clouds they saw in the sky.
WRAL viewers submitted photos of beautiful clouds they saw in the sky before Wednesday night's storms.
WRAL staff
Colorado State University's meteorology department released an update to their 2024 hurricane season forecast this week.
Kat Campbell, WRAL meteorologist
According to a Tuesday report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. experienced its second-hottest opening half of a year on record.
Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist
Experts with the Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University are now forecasting 25 named storms and a dozen hurricanes.
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center shows drought persisting across much of the state through summer.
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas Monday around 5 a.m. as a Category 1 hurricane.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A long-running heat wave that has already shattered previous records across the U.S. persisted on Sunday, baking parts of the West with dangerous temperatures that caused the death of a motorcyclist in Death Valley and held the East in its hot and humid grip.
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and MARGERY A. BECK, Associated Press
99.98% of the state is now in a drought or experiencing abnormally dry conditions.
With highs forecast near triple-digits for the rest of the holiday weekend, emergency officials are warning people about staying outdoors in the heat for too long.
Brett Knese, WRAL reporter
Moderate and severe drought conditions are stressing turf grass across North Carolina. Lawn care companies are now developing products that are more resilient to droughts.
The already-historic Hurricane Beryl became Cat. 5 overnight. It's the earliest ever of that strength in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Beryl is a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm Tuesday morning. WRAL News has video from Grenada, where the storm leveled 90% of the buildings on the island Monday.
Although most of the state is in a moderate drought, Raleigh's environmental coordinator says that the city's water capacity is in good shape.
Shaun Gallagher, WRAL reporter
Not only do our bodies suffer from being out in the heat, but so do our cars. Mechanics said they're expecting an increase in calls as it heats up.
Doctors expect an increase of people going to the hospital with heat-related illnesses. As the extreme heat continues this week, doctors say it's important to prepare your body before you go outside.
We're in the middle of a sweltering summer in central North Carolina. Here are some places to cool off.
Interior car temps could reach 'feels-like' temps of 130 degrees this weekend. Take caution, extreme heat is one of the most common cause of weather-related deaths.
This week marks the first dangerous heat wave of the year and it's hitting earlier than usual, according to Kathie Dello a climatologist with the North Carolina State Climate Office.
Meteorologist Mike Maze celebrates 30 years at WRAL, marking a significant milestone.
A heat wave will bake the Triangle this week, with above normal temperatures projected throughout the month. Climate change is driving longer and more intense heatwaves across the country.
Liz McLaughlin, climate change reporter
A massive heat wave is gripping the northeast impacting more than 60 million people from Michigan to Maine. Meanwhile, wildfires out west have turned deadly.
The heat wave we're experiencing is putting a strain on air conditioning companies. Here's how HVAC technicians say you can make sure your family's A/C keeps running smoothly.
For many kids summer means it's time to head out doors and go to camp. But with record breaking temperatures this year, too much time in the sun can be dangerous.
Willie Daniely WRAL reporter