WRAL weather alert day: Tracking strong to severe storms for Easter Sunday

A cold front brings a risk of storms Easter Sunday. As much as we need the rain, we've issued a WRAL Weather Alert Day.
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Latest: Thousands of power outages, several downed trees cleared in the Triangle

10:30 p.m. There were downed powerlines in Raleigh at Vardaman Street near Upchurch Street. 9:40 p.m.: The severe weather threat passed central North Carolina, ending the WRAL Weather Alert Day. 9:30 ...
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Ask the Meteorologist: Why do temperatures swing wildly in the month of March?

It's March Madness, and the weather is playing its part, per usual. There are a couple reasons why temperatures swing wildly this time of year, making it a challenge to plan the wardrobe or set the ...
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Ask the Meteorologist: What changes can we expect during the spring season?

It has already been a warmer-than-average March, and the coming weekend will bring more well-above-average warmth. Let's dive into why we see changing seasons, and then we'll break down what changes ...
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Rare level 4 risk of severe weather issued Monday; widespread severe storms possible

Strong storms are moving into our area on Monday, making it a WRAL Weather Alert Day. A rare Level 4 risk out of 5 has been issued for our area by NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. This is reserved for ...
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Dry weather, heat drive fire danger across the Triangle

The North Carolina Forest Service is warning people across central North Carolina to be mindful during a period of increased fire danger. A spokesperson for the North Carolina Forest Service, Philip ...