Fire can be good for North Carolina forests
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The glow of a wildfire is a terrifying sight, but for our forests that fire might not be such a bad thing, since "most of our landscapes need fire," according to Dr. Robert...
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Central North Carolina sees freezing temperatures after 50 degree drop
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — We started Wednesday morning about 50 degrees colder than where we were less than three days ago. Monday's cold front brought a big time cool down, with highs staying generally...
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Severe thunderstorm warnings issued across central North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a series of severe thunderstorm warnings in some parts of central North Carolina on Friday afternoon. The first advisory went into...
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Catch the CBS 17 Storm Team on the airwaves of these iHeartMedia radio stations
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — You can now get your CBS 17 Storm Team forecast multiple times a day on iHeartMedia radio stations. CBS 17 and iHeart have partnered to help bring the listeners of their radio...
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Chilly temperatures to return Sunday, prompting frost advisory in central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Just a few days after a freezing warning from the National Weather Service, the forecasters have issued a frost advisory for Sunday from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the western part of...
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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...
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12-15 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"....
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Frost 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....
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Tracking 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...
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Central 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...
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How 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....
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Severe 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...
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Warmest 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...
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Rare 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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30 traffic lights out, many with crashes in Raleigh; 10,000 power outages...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- More than 10,000 Raleigh customers initially were without power and Raleigh police said there were about 30 traffic lights out or wrecks at such intersections just after a...
View ArticleOperation Fan Heat Relief to provide fans in North Carolina from May to October
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Leaders in North Carolina are taking steps to help everyone stay cool as the weather gets hotter. Operation Fan Heat Relief will begin Thursday and run until Oct. 31. People age...
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Record-tying high temperature recorded at RDU for last day of April
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Wednesday's heat in the Triangle might not be record-breaking, but it is at least record-tying. A temperature of 90 degrees was recorded at 3:28 p.m. at Raleigh-Durham...
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Severe thunderstorm warnings expire Friday night for some central NC counties
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Two severe thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of central North Carolina by the National Weather Service in Raleigh have expired. The warnings ended at 9:45 p.m. One area...
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Dense fog advisory expires for parts of central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a dense fog advisory across central North Carolina early Monday morning. The advisory went into effect just before 5:50 a.m. and...
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