Is the spring pollen coming to an end in central NC?
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Spring is pollen season here in North Carolina, but have we already had the worst of the tree pollen for the season? The pollen report for April 14, 2025, from the Department of...
View Article12-15 named storms predicted for 2025 Atlantic hurricane season by NC State...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — During this year's Atlantic hurricane season (June 1-Nov. 30), North Carolina State University researchers predict we will have a season that's "in line with recent averages"....
View ArticleFrost advisory issued in parts of central NC on Thursday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a frost advisory for a portion of central North Carolina early Thursday morning. The advisory is set to go into effect at 3 a.m....
View ArticleTracking spring pollen: levels high Easter weekend, but one good rain away...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It's been almost a month since the yellow pine pollen really started to show up across central NC, and pollen levels remain stubbornly high as we enter Easter weekend. Last...
View ArticleCentral NC mild stretch continues, but storms return midweek
We’re coming off a warm and breezy Saturday with highs in the 80s, and the mild spring weather continues into Sunday. Expect more clouds with highs in the mid to upper 80s, and a light breeze. Monday...
View ArticleHow to best view the Lyrid meteor shower Monday night
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Monday night into early Tuesday morning (April 21 to April 22) is the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower. The best time to view meteors will be after midnight through 6 a.m....
View ArticleSevere thunderstorm warnings expire for central NC counties Tuesday evening
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Severe thunderstorm warnings was issued by the National Weather Service in Raleigh Tuesday afternoon and into the evening for a few counties across central North Carolina. The...
View ArticleWarmest start to April on record so far at RDU
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Happy Earth Day! While it's a 'holiday' we celebrate every year on April 22, it's a day we should celebrate every single day; caring for the Earth and our environment. This...
View ArticleBird migration alert: 1 million birds nightly in central North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In addition to warmer temperatures and yellow pine pollen, one of the side effects of winter becoming spring in the South is the mass migration of birds heading back north until...
View ArticleRare storm leaves ping pong ball-sized hail in parts of central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Tuesday brought one of the rarer weather events we see in central North Carolina: a hailstorm. Hail up to ping pong ball size (1.5" in diameter) was reported in northwest...
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