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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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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Ronald Bernard Dowd Jr., 46, faces one count of first-degree murder, and other charges in the Tuesday-morning shooting death of Zachary Dowd, 25.

<b>ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.</b> — Rocky Mount police charged a man with killing his nephew Tuesday morning after an argument involving two other men.

Ronald Bernard Dowd Jr., 46, faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon in the shooting death of Zachary Dowd, 25.

Investigators say Zachary Dowd and his brother were in an argument at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at 1809 Burton St. when the shooting occurred.

Zachary Dowd died at the scene, and Robert Dowd was arrested shortly after the shooting, police said.

Authorities did not provide any other details about the crime, including what might have led to the argument or if any other charges would be filed in the case.

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Man charged in nephew's shooting death

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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.

Code Red air quality alert in effect for Triangle; NC schools move activities indoors

Air quality alert Wednesday

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, 1 hospitalized after head-on crash on Moore County highway 

HONOLULU (AP) -- 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, begins erupting after 3-month pause

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Nathan Kelischek and Chris Zieber founded Appalachian Mountain Brewery in 2011 and have stayed true to the core principles of their business, garnering success along the way.

Western NC cousins and brewery owners buy back business from Anheuser-Busch

Appalachian Mountain Brewery founders

Thousands of people swim, fish and boat across the surface of North Carolina's large recreational lakes each year. However, many have no idea that just beneath the surface rests remnants of lost history, forgotten by time.

Flooded history: Enormous NC lake hides multiple ghost towns, legendary monster

Lake Norman boating: There's history and legends beneath the waves

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

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The New York City skyline is barely visible. 

Hazy sky in New York City

Watch Sky 5 fly over the tractor trailer fire that shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 95.

Sky 5 flies over tractor trailer fire that shut down all northbound lanes of I-95

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

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

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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)

The board considered two other names -- Paramount Parkway HS and Parkside HS -- but went with the more obvious one. Of Wake County's municipalities, only a few have no high school bearing its name, Morrisville included.

WCPSS announces new Morrisville high school will bear the town's name when it opens

Track: WCPSS 2017 Championship Track & Field (April 1, 2017)

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)

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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For the first time in its three seasons of existence, the HighSchoolOT boys golf statewide rankings are led by a school from the NCHSAA. Terry Sanford, the 3A champ, earned the top honor with its performance at FoxFire Resort and Golf Club.