Some NC counties face widespread power outages, downed trees after Friday storms
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Some counties in north-central North Carolina are continuing to deal with the aftermath of Friday's thunderstorm. The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a severe...
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Severe morning storms prompting Thunderstorm Warning, Watch in central NC now...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Weather Service has issued both a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Watch in portions of central NC. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued...
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Severe weather leaves at least 23 dead, including 14 in storm-battered Kentucky
LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Storm systems sweeping across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 23 people dead, many of them in Kentucky, where what appeared to be a devastating tornado...
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Monday Fur-Cast | May 19
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Monday's fur-cast of the day! Meet Millie. According to his human parent, Charles Murray, Millie is an 11-year-old Welsh terrier....
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How are tornadoes rated?
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — There were 72 tornado reports through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with most of those in the Midwest and Great Plains. Not all of these reports will end up being confirmed...
View ArticleTuesday Fur-Cast | May 20
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Tuesday's Fur-Cast of the day! Meet Bagel Carnell. The sweet smiling pup must be happy about the nice weather day ahead. Tuesday...
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Cool, dry weather expected for Central North Carolina over Memorial Day weekend
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After a scorching week at the PGA Championship and across North Carolina, the heat, and especially the humidity, has backed off as we approach Memorial Day weekend. It's set to...
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Wednesday Fur-Cast | May 21
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Wednesday's Fur-Cast of the day! Meet Lola and Sarah. Owner Marie Cole said they are both "spoiled rotten Shelties." Lola is 8...
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NOAA unveils hurricane forecast for 2025 Atlantic season: See the full breakdown
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, calling for an above-average season, which goes from...
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Friday Fur-Cast | May 23
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Friday’s Fur-Cast of the day! Meet Marty, a corgi, located in Rockingham, North Carolina. He is cooling off in his water bowl!...
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Wednesday Fur-Cast | May 28
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Wednesday’s fur-cast of the day. Meet Nala Grace. Linda Gay says Nala Grace is a 3-year-old German Shepherd. She is very...
View ArticleAlert Day Ends, severe risk over Friday in central NC
9PM FRIDAY UPDATE: Storms have moved out of the area and the severe weather risk Friday has ended. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Friday is a CBS 17 Storm Team Alert Day due to the threat of severe storms in...
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Thursday Fur-Cast | May 29
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Thursday's fur-cast of the day. Meet Princess Puppy. Arely Rodriguez says Princess Puppy is a 12-year-old chihuahua terrier mix....
View ArticleDrone danger zone: Why flying drones over wildfires is dangerous
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Patrick Easler has been flying helicopters for the North Carolina Forest Service for four years. "I wanted to be a firefighter, and I wanted to fly helicopters and it just...
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Flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings expire in central North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Flash flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service Thursday for counties in central North Carolina have expired. Northern Durham County, Orange County, central...
View ArticleFriday Fur-Cast: Meet Prince Rufford
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Friday's fur-cast of the day. Meet Prince Rufford. He is a 3-year-old golden doodle. He loves to work with Mom or Dad. Prince...
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First NC-centered earthquake of 2025 strikes Friday morning at 2.4 magnitude:...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The weekend is getting off to a "shaky" start in western North Carolina, where a small earthquake was recorded early Friday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a...
View ArticleTornado watch expires for 6 central NC counties Friday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A tornado watch that was been issued for parts of central North Carolina Friday has expired, but the CBS 17 Storm Team Alert Day continues. The tornado watch was issued about...
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Severe thunderstorm watch canceled in central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- A severe thunderstorm watch issued by the National Weather Service in Raleigh Friday for several North Carolina counties has been canceled. It was issued at 5:33 p.m. and was...
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Low-end severe risk both days this weekend in central NC
After a Level 3 risk to end the week that was largely a bust for much of North Carolina, the cold front has certainly made its mark. Highs will struggle to reach 80 both days this weekend. The...
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