Rain Coverage

Rain, scattered storms push through central North Carolina

For the most up-to-date information on what it's like outside, we deployed the WRAL Storm Tracker to check on conditions. WRAL anchor/reporter Julian Grace provided an update at 10 p.m. Monday on the weather conditions in the Rolesville area.

Tracking heavier rain moving into the Triangle on Thursday night

The WRAL Storm Tracker kept an eye on the roads for any trouble spots.

Sun comes out after downpour in Chapel Hill

A 15-minute downpour made things dicey in Chapel Hill on Friday morning. There were no injuries or reports of flooding and the sun was out by noon.

Heavy rain in Raleigh

A storm passes through Raleigh on Tuesday afternoon.

Heavy rain drenches Friday evening commute

Low-lying roads were covered in water as rain poured down early Friday over Raleigh.

Thunderstorms roll through central North Carolina

Rain is much-needed in central North Carolina, but storms also brought lightning strikes and ominous clouds.

8 things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh

While there are so many beautiful outdoor areas to explore in the City of Oaks, our great capital has its fair share of fun activities that are perfect to explore the next time it rains.

Crash in Nash County kills 2; more than 60,000 without power in NC

Sleet and snow are already falling in the Triangle, and a long day of power outages and icy conditions could be ahead.

WRAL Severe Weather Center

New research detects hurricane history hidden in tree rings

"We're in uncharted territory here," an Indiana University professor said as he looked at the peaks in his data.

Zachary Turner, Coastal Review Online

Impacts from heavy rain, flooding: Water rescue in Raleigh, tree down in Apex

A fast-moving line of thunderstorms moved into central North Carolina on Monday night, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, power outages and localized flooding in some areas.

WRAL Severe Weather Center

Heavy rain washes out roads in South Carolina

At least two drivers were rescued Thursday morning after heavy rain washed out roads in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Back to the 90s: Summer temperatures, humidity return to NC

On Saturday morning, the Triangle woke up to crisp, cool temperatures. By the afternoon, temps had warmed up to the upper 70s, with clear skies, sunshine and low humidity.

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Thousands of Durham residents without power Saturday night after storm knocks down power lines, trees

A bolt of lightning caused several trees to catch on fire on Mount Herman Road behind the Triangle Shooting Academy in Raleigh.

Maggie Brown, WRAL Multiplatform producer

Dubai artificially creating rainstorms to combat scorching heat

Scientists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been using drones that emit electrical charges.

Summer rain improves our spring drought

Since June 1, our area has seen quite a bit of rain.

WRAL meteorologist Zach Maloch

Heavy rain batters Wake Forest

Thunderstorms hit Wake Forest on Friday afternoon. Heavy rain and winds beat down on the state, a day after Tropical Storm Elsa passed through.

Tropical Storm Elsa bears down on Raleigh

Despite the steady rain, the water levels are down from Wednesday on Thursday at the creek.

More rain likely on Friday after storm damage Thursday night

The rain will be heavy at times on Friday, with a 90 percent chance of precipitation around 8 a.m.

Aaron Thomas monitors Claudette as it pours in Fayetteville

Claudette brought heavy rainfall to much of NC, including Fayetteville.

Temps will feel near 100 degrees as sunshine returns to central NC

Claudette is bringing heavy rains and flood conditions throughout North Carolina.

WRAL Severe Weather Center

Timelapse: Storms roll through Dix Park

Storms soaked Dix Park in Raleigh on Thursday afternoon.

'Hope and pray for the best.' Small eastern North Carolina town fights flooding

One small town in eastern North Carolina knows the impact flooding can have better than just about anywhere else.

Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter

Saturday forecasted to be the hottest day of the year, so far

WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell said Saturday is forecast to be the hottest day of the year, so far.

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Tracking rain in the WRAL Storm Tracker

Tracking the impact of Friday morning's rain on the Triangle roads.

Another round of rain coming Friday amid Level 1 risk

Central North Carolina has seen its fair share of rainfall in the past few days and it's time to start drying out a bit.

WRAL Severe Weather Center