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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Raleigh NC

746 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026



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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EDT THIS

EVENING...



This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.



.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.



Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the

Internet for more information about the following hazards.



   Heat Advisory.



In addition, there is a Marginal to Slight Risk of severe storms 

this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary 

threat.



.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.



Storm chances will persist Sunday and Monday, where a Marginal to

Slight Risk of severe storms will remain. Damaging wind gusts will 

be the primary threat. Additionally, isolated heavy rainfall could 

lead to flash flooding Sunday and Monday. Lastly, strong to severe 

storms area also possible Wednesday with a strong cold front.



.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...



Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.



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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.



.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.



Heat index values will reach around 100 to 104 this afternoon. Heat-

related impacts to anyone without cooling or hydration and also 

those sensitive to heat may result.



In addition, there is a Slight Risk of strong to severe storms this 

afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary 

threat.



.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.



Storm chances will persist Sunday and Monday, where a Marginal to

Slight Risk of severe storms will remain. Damaging wind gusts will 

be the primary threat. Additionally, isolated heavy rainfall could 

lead to flash flooding Sunday and Monday. Lastly, strong to severe 

storms area also possible Wednesday with a strong cold front.



.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...



Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.



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