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Rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow: Listen for pings, freezing rain clings

Cold air above and below, with warm air wedged between brings the transitional wintry mix we often see in the Triangle.

Rain for gameday? Panthers-Rams playoff game could be gusty and wet

The WRAL Severe Weather Center is expecting rain and wind around 4 p.m. Saturday in Charlotte. Those headed to the Panthers playoff game would be wise to bring a poncho.

Strong Sunday night cold front to bring mountain snow, first fall freeze for many

The Triangle could see its first widespread freeze of the season once a cold front moves through Sunday night.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Ask the Meteorologist: How did Melissa stay Category 5 for so long?

The record for longest consecutive hours at Category 5 was set by a hurricane in the 1930s.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Rainy, wind-swept weekend threatens erosion for Outer Banks

A coastal low will bring everything from rain to wind to coastal flooding and high surf along the Outer Banks.

NC 12 flooded in Outer Banks: High surf, overwash, floating debris make for dangerous weekend

Throughout the weekend and into Monday, a nor'easter will bring high surf, coastal flooding and wind gusts up to 60 mph on our coast.

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Fall pollen season: A breather so far

Allergy sufferers in Raleigh can breathe easier this fall as ragweed pollen levels remain surprisingly low, with peak counts at just 25 grams per cubic meter, compared to more than 200 in past years.

Forecast calls for 100% chance of beer! WRAL, Fainting Goat Brewing team up for 'Weather Alert Day' ale

On Thursday, Fainting Goat Brewing in Fuquay-Varina will launch "Weather Alert Day" beer.

Chris Michaels, WRAL Meteorologist

Ask the Meteorologist: What is cold air damming, and how often do we see it?

Cold air damming often results in cooler, cloudier and wetter weather. It's a pattern that's somewhat unique to our part of the country.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

WRAL provides forecast support for Germany's 'Wacken Open Air 2025' festival

One of the world's largest heavy metal festivals reached out to WRAL's weather team for weather guidance this year.

WRAL Staff

Ask the Meteorologist: Where does this summer's humidity rank with the past?

It's been the most humid summer on record (so far) in the Triangle and Sandhills.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Ask the Meteorologist: What was the ring on radar around Sunday's storms?

Outflow is essentially the storms breathing, killing old ones and creating new ones.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Ask the Meteorologist: Is flooding becoming more frequent?

John Beamer asks if flooding is becoming more frequent in our region and in the U.S. With the help of Climate Central, we explore that in today's "Ask the Meteorologist."

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Wednesday's low temperature *might* have been Triangle's warmest on record

Since 1887, only four mornings have had a low of 80°. Wednesday might've been the fifth.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

FAQ: WRAL Weather app

The WRAL Weather app was updated in May 2025. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

Tour the WRAL Weather app

The WRAL Weather app features live, interactive radar, custom forecasts and lightning-fast alerts for your chosen locations.

First 100° day of the year possible next week in Triangle, Sandhills

There's heat, and there's big-league heat. That's what we're tracking much of the next one-to-two weeks.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

What's next: Hottest weather of 2025 (so far) precedes potentially severe storms Thursday

The heat index climbs to 100 to 105° Wednesday and Thursday, and that comes ahead of potentially strong storms.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Ask the Meteorologist: Why do we show dew point and not relative humidity?

The dew point is a more accurate number to measure mugginess in the summer months.

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Ask the Meteorologist: Is there a better forecast model during hurricane season?

Models are just one tool we use to forecast. Is one better than the other during hurricane season?

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Atlantic hurricane season begins Sunday, runs through end of November

There are currently no named storms or projected storms in the Atlantic basin.

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Ask the Meteorologist: Could North Carolina see the Northern Lights Sunday night?

Another solar flare directed toward Earth could result in an auroral display for parts of the U.S.

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Heads up: Smoke from Canadian fires makes it into North Carolina sky Sunday, Monday

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting into the U.S. this weekend

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Ask the Meteorologist: Is Tuesday's cool day a sign of things to come this summer?

Tuesday's cool weather was very rare for late May. In the past, has that meant a cooler summer?

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Ask the Meteorologist: How is 'cold air damming' making it feel more like fall in North Carolina?

A unique pattern east of the Appalachians is keeping us locked in the 60s for a couple days.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels