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Tropical-like system starts to bring heavy rain to N.C.

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:21:54 -0400

The first bands from a disturbance off the Georgia coast rolled over central North Carolina Friday evening, prompting a flood advisory in Wake County. More rain is expected on Saturday and Sunday.

Tropical disturbance to bring weekend rain

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:21:15 -0400

The system will skirt the coast on Saturday and Sunday causing showers and some thunderstorms in the state. The most widespread chance of rain will be closer to the coast and east of Interstate 95.

WRAL Launches Second Doppler in Fayetteville

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:59:32 -0400

Fayetteville Doppler is another source of vital information — it’s another angle on the story, if you will.

Triangle air may be hard to breathe Friday

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:04:32 -0400

The N.C. Division of Air Quality forecast that ozone in the Triangle could make breathing difficult for the very young, very old and those with lung conditions Friday.

Tropical Storm Fausto nears hurricane strength

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:06:03 -0400

Tropical Storm Fausto has neared hurricane strength early Friday in the Pacific, while Elida lost its hurricane status.