Very hot Monday, heat relief arrives later this week
In addition to the heat, some severe storms are possible later in the day Monday making it a WRAL Weather Alert Day.
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Summer 2026 one of the hottest, most humid in Central NC
Yes, it's summer. It's supposed to be hot. This kind of prolonged heat and humidity is exceptional at times.
Heat dials up while storms stay isolated
Highs will climb to the mid-upper 90s this week, and heat index values will climb well over 100°.
Lots of beneficial rain in July and more in store to start August
We'll start the week with chances for spotty showers and storms, and it won't be too hot either.
Famine to feast: What's driving sudden shift toward more rain, storms this summer
A months-long drought doesn't go away in days, but July has put a dent in a once dire situation.
Ask the Meteorologist: What is the ring of fire and its impact on storms in our area?
The ring of fire refers to storm clusters that ride the outer edge of hot areas of high pressure.
Ask the Meteorologist: Why do storms sound louder at night?
It's partially our mind playing tricks, and it's partially atmospheric science. Storms can sound louder at night!
Wettest July on record, severe threat with some storms this week
We have seen nearly 10 inches of rain so far this month, and we have some more storms possible through Tuesday. Some storms could be severe.
A new tropical storm is brewing, and it has a familiar name
Bertha of 2026 won't have the same impact the same named storm had 30 years ago
Ask the Meteorologist: How can one thunderstorm produce other storms?
Storms unleash outflow boundaries, which can sometimes spark future storms to develop.