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

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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

The final contest in our Month of Mom ends at noon Wednesday. There's still time to enter!

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Our big makeover contest courtesy of Glam Lounge, One Chic Mama and Dress ends at noon Wednesday. <a href="https://www.wral.com/month-of-mom-win-a-makeover-from-glam-lounge-one-chic-mama-dress-/9645848/"><strong>Click here</strong></a> to find out how you can enter!

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A Code Red warning is now in effect in the Triangle due to smoke from the wildfires in Canada﻿. Limit your time outdoors, if possible.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Code Red air quality alert in effect for Triangle

Air quality alert Wednesday

The couple had just finished dinner when the attacks took place. They're hoping their story will put others on alert.


North Carolina couple recovering after rabid fox attack

In a now-viral Facebook post, Nancy Norris claimed her daughter, Abby Norris, was left out of the school yearbook. 

Johnston County mother says child with special needs was left out of Clayton High School yearbook

Nancy and Abby Norris

Drivers at the interstate said the accident was caused by a fire nearby, which created poor visibility on the interstate.

I-795 reopens hours after 24-car pileup shuts down road in both directions

Massive traffic pile up on I-795 southbound in Wilson County

More kids and teenagers are being diagnosed with anxiety disorders than ever before, but a new study shows many of them aren't getting the right type of treatment.



New study reveals more children, teens diagnosed with anxiety disorders but not getting right treatment

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A new research study shows children and teenagers dealing with anxiety disorders are more often being treated with medication and not counseling.

Children with anxiety are prescribed medications but little therapy

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Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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More than 30 people spoke during Tuesday night's Raleigh City Council meeting about the need to pay more for police officers in the city. Another public hearing will take place on June 12.

Raleigh City Council meets to discuss proposed pay raise for public safety workers

Two are in custody after a shooting injured seven people Tuesday at a high school graduation being held near Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond

Virignia police deliver update on high school graduation shooting near VCU in Richmond

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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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Mike McCauley, the athletic director at Orange High in Hillsborough since 2016, died Monday after a brief battle with illness, Orange County Schools announced Tuesday.

Orange AD Mike McCauley dies after brief battle with illness

Mike McCauley

The North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association released its girls' soccer all-state teams on Wednesday after the conclusion of the season over the weekend.

N.C. Soccer Coaches Association releases girls' soccer all-state teams

Girls Soccer: Ashley vs. Chapel Hill (May 30, 2023)

More young people are getting colon cancer, but a new study suggests dietary and environmental exposures may play a role.

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