When looking at developing systems, one of the most important pieces of technology that we have are the spaghetti model plots. Aptly named for their unique pasta-like appearance, these charts depict many different outcomes or simulations for a given storm. Billions of computer calculations are run with different potential atmospheric conditions (i.e., temperature, cloud cover, winds, etc.). The result is shown to be the individual strand, often represented by separate colors. There are many potential outcomes, and no model is 100% accurate. 

WRAL Weather lesson: Many models for tracking storms look like spaghetti, combine to improve forecast

Track and model plots

Tim Tinnesz, Head of School at St. Timothy's School, shares some advice for upcoming graduates.

Advice for graduates: Understand it's but a step toward your greater purpose

graduate throwing caps in the air

There are still some seats available for the couponing class this Saturday, July 23 in the Kenley/Middlesex area. 

There are still some seats available for the couponing class this Saturday, July 23 in the Kenley/Middlesex area (which is about 25 minutes from Clayton heading East on Hwy 42). Here are the details:

Class fee: $15.00 per person (light snacks will be provided)

Location: Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 8980 Old Beulah Road, Kenly, NC 27542

Registration: Call Crystal Hinton at 919-965-3681 to register, class fees can be paid at the door

Discover how to cut your grocery bills in half using the Smart Spending System. You will learn to use coupons and many other effective techniques to ensure you never pay full price for groceries again!

* Effectively use coupons for items you already buy

* Use weekly sales fliers in conjunction with coupons

* Understand store coupon & sale policies for local stores

* Find the best promotions and how they work

* Develop an easy to follow weekly meal plan your whole family will love

* Locate coupons for the items you use

* Organize your coupons most efficiently

* Master many other techniques that will help you save significant amounts of $$ and allow you to donate to the food bank, homeless shelter, animal shelter and more!

Course includes course handout with resource directory, freebies, door prizes and lots of fun! Most participants EASILY save the cost of the workshop and more during their first grocery trip using the Smart Spending System. This workshop will change the way you shop and teach you to save more than you ever imagined!

<a href="http://www.smartspendingresources.com/workshops.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Click HERE </a>for a list of other upcoming couponing workshops.

Seats available for couponing workshop this Saturday

Four people were killed Wednesday and one person was hospitalized after a head-on crash on N.C. Highway 690 in Moore County

4 people killed, 3 identified in head-on crash on Moore County highway 

Four people killed in Moore County crash

Farmer Brooks Barnes says he had a burn permit and blames drivers braking too fast for a pileup on I-795 that involved two dozen vehicles.

Farmer defends decision to burn fields before pileup crash near I-795

Tractor in field, farming

Darryl Williams' cause of death is listed as a "sudden cardiac arrest in the setting of cocaine intoxication, physical exertion, conducted energy weapon use and physical restraint," the autopsy states.

Cardiac arrest, cocaine intoxication and Taser use: Autopsy outlines Darryl Williams' deadly encounter with Raleigh police

On Tuesday, the man's mother, Sonya Williams, said her son Darryl Williams was the man who died. He was 32 and lived in Raleigh.

The NC Division of Air Quality has replaced the code red with a code orange air quality alert.


Possible scattered showers Wednesday night with a code orange air quality

Air Quality alert for Wednesday and Thursday 

Economists believe grocery inflation should continue improving, but expect it to remain above pre-pandemic levels for the duration of the year.

Expect your grocery bill to go down, economists forecast - but not to what it was before COVID

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

The bill would allow betting on professional, college and other sports on phones or other electronic devices.

NC lawmakers take final vote to legalize online sports gambling

Kilauea, the second largest volcano in Hawaii, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, U.S. Geological Survey officials said.

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is erupting

The New York City skyline is barely visible. 

Hazy sky in New York City

Videos

The N.C. Baseball Coaches Association has released its all-state teams for the 2023 season.

N.C. Baseball Coaches Association releases all-state teams

Baseball: South Brunswick vs Hoggard (Mar. 21, 2023)

The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV GOlf League have agreed to unify.

'I thought it was a joke': Golfers, golf fans react to PGA Tour's merger with LIV

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N.C. Lacrosse Coaches Association has announced its boys' lacrosse all-state team

N.C. Lacrosse Coaches Association releases boys' lacrosse all-state team

Boys Lacrosse: Charlotte Catholic vs. Hough (May 9, 2023)

N.C. Lacrosse Coaches Association has announced its girls' lacrosse all-state team

N.C. Lacrosse Coaches Association releases girls' lacrosse all-state team

Girls Lacrosse: Wake Forest vs. Broughton (Apr. 13, 2023)

Rising sophomore wide receiver Brody Keefe will transfer to Myers Park High School, he announced on Twitter. 