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

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Originally, the holiday was meant to celebrate President George Washington's birthday. 


Why do we celebrate President's Day? 

American flag

The 2022 President's Day sales include great buys on bedding, kitchen, electronics, clothing, home and more!

Top President's Day sales 2022: Bedding, kitchen, electronics, clothing, home

Boxes from various retailers

On Presidents Day, students at Combs Elementary School in Raleigh provide words of advice for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU SO GO TO WRAL.COM, TAKE PART OF OUR SURVEY  OR RECORD A MESSAGE. >>> COMBS ELEMENTARY SHARE THEIR MESSAGE ONLINE OVER THE WEEKEND. TAKE A LOOK. >> WHEN YOU FEEL STRESSED, -- LIKE THIS. AND THEN YOU CAN'T, CAN STOP, BREATHE, AND DO THE RIGHT THING. >> THINGS ARE TOUGH RIGHT NOW, BUT DON'T WORRY, WE ALL BELIEVE IN YOU. WE CAN BUILD A BETTER FUTURE IF WE ALL WORK TOGETHER. >> EVERY PERSON AS A LEADER AND THE BEST THING ABOUT LEADERS IS OTHERS CAN LEAD TO. >> YOU HAVE TO LISTEN WITH YOUR HEAD AND YOUR HEART. >> THEY ARE SO GROWN-UP. THE SCHOOL SHARED THE VIDEOS ON TWITTER. WE WILL SEE IF THEY GET A RESPONSE. >> THANK YOU, YOUNG PEOPLE, FOR DOING THAT. IT GIVES US GREAT HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. >> LISTEN WITH YOUR HEAD AND

Raleigh students' advice for Biden: Take deep breath, listen to others, lead with kindness

Few may realize it, but there's such a thing as a presidential flag - as regal and grand as the stars and stripes. 

The story of the president's flag

President's Day is here, which means most kids have the day off of school. And, according to the forecast, it appears it might be kind of rainy.



12 places to take the kids this President's Day 

Buffaloe Road Aquatics Center

Do you know how Presidents Day got started?

10 facts about Presidents Day

President's Day commemorates George Washington's birthday.

What's open on President's Day?

Updated list: President's Day weekend has become the first major shopping holiday of the year with great buys on mattresses, furniture, home goods, appliances, clothing and more up to 75% off!  Check out this long list of sales to help you keep more Washingtons in your wallet this weekend!