37 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Johnston, Wayne, Harnett, and Moore counties.

We’re also tracking storm threats in the WRAL Severe Weather Center and in the WRAL Storm Tracker. Plus, just-released cellphone video showing the moments leading up to a fatal shooting of a young U.S. Airman. Also, crews are fixing a massive sinkhole in Wake Forest. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com. 

On WRAL at 5: At least 10 cars involved in I-40 crash. Sky 5 has a live look at the heavy delays 

Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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WRAL Out and About Editor Kathy Hanrahan learns "The Mermaid" on the trapeze at Cirque de Vol in downtown Raleigh.