Weather News and Reporting Coverage | WRAL

The WRAL Severe Weather tracks thunderstorms, hurricanes, snow and sun for the most accurate forecast for North Carolina.

Tracking icy conditions in north Raleigh

Flynn Snyder takes a look icy road conditions, and secondary roads raise more concerns.

Learn from history: Coming storm similar to one that brought ice, power outages in 2002

In 2002, a strong Arctic high pressure system started from the Canadian Rockies and dove south into Montana and the Dakotas. That's where our current system starts, though models show it being a bit stronger and drifting farther east to entrench our cold air at ground level.

Wind chill: What Sunday/Monday chill can do to the body

You will want layers as the temperature drops and wind picks up for Dec. 14 and 15, 2025.

Your photos: Central NC sees snow

A look at snow on Dec. 8-9, 2025.

Your photos: Lunar moon creates halo in the sky

A look at your photos from the lunar moon on Dec. 3, 2025.

Photos: Northern Lights' illuminate NC sky (November 2025)

The Aurora borealis put on an impressive showing in portions of the U.S. and Canada Tuesday night. These are photos sent to us by viewers.

Round 2: Northern Lights may shine again in Wednesday night sky

After an impressive showing Tuesday night, the Aurora may once again put on a show Wednesday night. But there's one caveat.

Planning ahead for Thanksgiving? Our first look at the weather models

Though it is too early for a precise holiday forecast, the Climate Prediction Center is calling for above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall across most of North Carolina during Thanksgiving week.

Will North Carolina see the northern lights tonight? A NASA ambassador shares what to expect

A pair of coronal mass ejections heading toward Earth could produce aurora farther south, but there are some question marks too. WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth and NASA ambassador Tony Rice discuss what to expect.

Northern Lights could be visible in North Carolina

The northern lights could be viewable in North Carolina on Tuesday night. NASA Ambassador Tony Rice talks about the opportunity and what we might see.

Northern Lights visible Tuesday night across parts of North Carolina

A pair of coronal mass ejections heading toward Earth produced the aurora farther south, but there are some question marks too.

What were those light pillars in the sky Monday night?

Light pillars are a rare atmospheric phenomenon that form on very cold days and nights.

Flurries fly, dusting coats ground less than 48 hours after near-80° warmth

Less than two days after near-record warmth, some parts of the area are waking up to a light dusting of snow.

Ask the Meteorologist: What were those light pillars in the sky Monday night?

Light pillars are a rare atmospheric phenomenon that form on very cold days and nights.

'White flag' shelters: Where to find emergency shelters in Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville to escape the cold

Winter temperatures are upon us, and "white flag" shelters are open for the homeless community and others who need a safe place to escape the cold.

800 dump trucks of sand gone: A new look at North Carolina's vanishing coast

New 3D maps reveal Buxton's beach lost 800 dump trucks of sand and nine feet of elevation in five weeks -- a warning, scientists say, of how fast North Carolina's coast is collapsing.

NC fire officials call for pause to outdoor burns due to dry conditions

All fire departments urge the public to avoid burning outdoors until further notice. The combination of gusty winds (we're expected to feel winds up to 30 mph), dry conditions and low humidity, on top of severe drought conditions, can stir rapid fire growth.