97 NC counties and 1 VA county are under alert, including Wake, Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, and Orange counties.

The WRAL Severe Weather Team breaks down storms moving in and the high winds we could see throughout the day. Tune in to WRAL News at 9 for an hour-by-hour look at where and when the threat is greatest today. 

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Showers, storms, high winds. Tune in to WRAL at 9 for an hour-by-hour look at where, when the threat is greatest.

A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, when much of the state is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather.


WRAL Weather Alert Day: Severe storms rolling in for first day of Dreamville, wind gusts up to 50 mph possible

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On Friday night, the festival announced the gates would open at 2 p.m. Saturday instead of noon due to the expected high winds and possible lightning. 

Dreamville Festival starting time pushed back to 2 p.m. With Level 1 risk, planners share how that changes things

Saturday headliners forecast for Dreamville Festival

The Dreamville Festival kicks off Saturday at Dix Park in Raleigh. The two-day event is sold out. Saturday's weather is expected to include rain and wind, which could affect the event.

Artist line-up, traffic, weather: Your guide to Dreamville Festival 

Dreamville Raleigh NC 2023 - What to expect

The Durham Bulls organization has been around since 1902. The team is celebrating its 110-year history in 2023. 

Durham Bulls baseball: A history of the team, the DBAP and minor league ball in Durham

Durham Bulls

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest on Friday, spawning deadly weather including tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois and made a fatal sweep into rural Indiana.

Storms strike Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana; 7 reported dead

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<b>WAKE FOREST, N.C.</b> — Hundreds of firefighters were among the mourners at a funeral for a popular fire chief Sunday.

Jimmy Keith served as Wake Forest's fire chief for 17 years.

Keith died last week from cancer. Both his father and grandfather also served as chief.

Wake Forest Fire Chief Laid To Rest

Meet Christmas! This 9-year-old golden pup is on the smaller size. She's loving and a great companion -- housebroken, laid back and a fast learner. Could you be her forever family? Learn more about her at GoldenRescueNC.org.

Pet of the Day: April 1, 2023

Dreamville is expected to bring more than 50,000 people to the City of Raleigh - booking hotels, dining at local restaurants, and shopping in the capital city. Leaders say this kind of buzz is beneficial for the growing city's small businesses.

Dreamville's impact on Raleigh: A boon for local businesses and growth

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Longtime Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski was named the recipient of the 2022-2023 Dean Smith Award.



Coach K named 2023 Dean Smith Award winner

Coach K explains what he's up to in retirement, where he's lending his coaching talent's now

The men's basketball rosters at Duke, UNC and NC State are being reshaped by the transfer portal and NBA Draft. Who is coming, who is staying and who is leaving?

Here's who is coming, going and staying for Duke, NC State and UNC basketball

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The body of a 2-year-old Florida boy who had been the subject of a frantic search after his mother was slain was found Friday in a lake in the jaws of an alligator, police said.

Body of Florida toddler found in alligator jaws after search

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Pinto records three hits, including homer, Basabe bashes two knocks in Triple-A debut