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

Severe Risk

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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Teacher Appreciation Week Coverage

Teachers work hard and they deserve more than just another coffee mug for the holidays or teacher appreciation! Here are some unique gift teachers for the teacher in your life!

Unique gift ideas for teachers

Chapel Hill Toffee

Teacher Appreciation Week in 2022 is May 2-6 and restaurants and retailers are offering freebies and discounts! Read on for the list of offers. 

Teacher Appreciation Week Deals 2022: Free tea, cookies, sundae and more

PDQ Offer (photo courtesy PDQ)

Gov. Roy Cooper is showing his appreciation for teachers with a visit to one of the state's newest schools.

AGO, THE PRODUCTS SOLD OUT WITHIN WEEKS GOING TO BE THE SAME WITH MUCH. I'M TELLING YOU. WELL, TODAY YOU CAN SAY THANK YOU TO THE TEACHERS IN YOUR LIFE. GOVERNOR ROY COOPER IS SHINING A LIGHT ON THE HARD WORK TEACHERS PUT IN EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR OUR STUDENTS. >> WITH A VISIT TO ONE OF THE STATE'S NEWEST SCHOOLS TO CELEBRATE TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY. HE'S EXPECTED TO PROMOTE THE NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION COURT MEMBERS OF THE COURT SERVE AS HIGH IMPACT. LITERACY TUTORS, ENSURING STUDENTS HAVE

Gov. Cooper giving teachers a shout out for Teacher Appreciation Day

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7 this year and restaurants and retailers are offering freebies and discounts!

Teacher Appreciation Week Deals May 3-7

PDQ Teacher Appreciation Offer (photo courtesy PDQ)

All Wake & Johnston County educators, teachers and support staff get a FREE McDonald's McCafe beverage or a drink of choice at specific locations through Tuesday, May 12! Read on for the list of participating McDonald's locations. 

Teacher Appreciation Week Offers 2020

McDonald's McCafe coffee (photo courtesy McDonald's)

The poll of 2,000 parents who have school-aged children comes from Osmo and OnePoll.

Poll: 77 percent of parents think teachers should get a raise

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Teachers play such a pivotal role in our children's lives. Here are six ways you can show appreciation for your child's teacher.

Six ways to show appreciation to your child's teachers

These adorable Teacher Appreciation Bangle Bracelets with super reviews are only $8.32 to $9.99 at Amazon! Teacher appreciation week is this week. These would also be a lovely gift for a student graduating with an education degree. 

