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

In the wake of tragic and traumatic events, feelings like stress, anxiety, grief and depression are natural. Here is a list of crisis counseling and county-by-county resources in North Carolina, as well as nationally. These resources are available for you -- just call. 

Get Help: County-by-county guide to mental health and crisis resources in NC

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Troopers say a driver was going too fast in the rain when he wrecked on Interstate 40 near Harrison Avenue early Wednesday.

<b>CARY, N.C.</b> — Troopers say a driver was going too fast in the rain when he wrecked on Interstate 40 near Harrison Avenue early Wednesday.

Matthew Stevenson, 21, hydroplaned, lost control of his car, drove off the road and overturned around 1 a.m., authorities said. He was taken to Rex Hospital as a precaution.

Stevenson was cited for exceeding a safe speed for conditions, troopers said.

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Driver crashes on I-40

Driver crashes on I-40 in Cary

Man, 21, wrecks on I-40 in Cary

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

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


Mostly sunny Thursday with temps in the 80s, still under Code Orange air quality

Code Orange air quality alert for Thursday and Friday, June 8-9, 2023

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

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Durham City Council on Thursday will discuss a new budget an exciting proposal -- the creation of a multi-sport complex.



Durham leaders discuss pay raises for first responders, new 37-acre sports center 

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires has traveled into the United States, resulting in a number of air quality alerts issued since May. (AP Photos)

Photos of New York show smoky impact of Canadian wildfires

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

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

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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)

Bulls shortstop Osleivis Basabe, center fielder Kameron Misner and designated hitter Ben Gamel each drove in a run and third baseman Tristan Gray homered, while 1B Taylor Motter homered and SS Masyn Winn and C Ivan Herrera each drove in two runs in Memphis' 9-4 victory over the Durham Bulls Wednesday evening at Autozone Park.

Memphis outslugs Durham, 9-4

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Denny Dalton is facing criminal charges for alleged sex crimes with students.

Erwin high school teacher facing sex charges for alleged crimes with students

Salvador Vazquez has been indicted for two counts of second-degree forcible sexual offense and one count of first-degree kidnapping.