Heat Advisory for Central NC Counties Begins Saturday Morning
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across central North Carolina starting Saturday morning.
Randolph County, North Carolina FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Randolph County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
8 reportsHeat Advisory for Halifax, Orange, Durham Until 8 PM EDT Friday
The National Weather Service warns of heat illness risk across 21 counties, including Halifax, Orange, and Durham, until 8 p.m. EDT Friday.
Heat Advisory Issued for Wake, Durham, Johnston, Cumberland and 22 Other North Carolina Counties
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 108 degrees Fahrenheit through Thursday evening.
Heat Advisory for Warren, Halifax, Orange and Other NC Counties from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses Wednesday from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT in central and eastern North Carolina.
Flood Watch to Take Effect Friday Morning for 19 Central North Carolina Counties
The National Weather Service warns of possible flooding from excessive rainfall across central North Carolina, with the watch beginning at 11 a.m. EDT Friday.
Heat Advisory Covers Franklin, Nash, Edgecombe and 16 More Central N.C. Counties Until 8 PM
Heat index values up to 107 are expected across 19 zones in the Triangle, southern Piedmont, Sandhills and Coastal Plain, in force from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT on August 18, 2026.
Mass Casualty Incidents
2 reportsPolice Name Two Suspects in Greensboro Banquet Hall Shooting
Two men are in custody after nine people were injured in a shooting at Royal Banquet Hall.
Shooting at Winston-Salem city building; suspect killed in gunfight with police
City employees were at a city building in Winston-Salem, N.C., when gunshots were reported early Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. The suspect was killed during a gunfight with police officers.
Workplace Safety
1 reportOSHA cites Images of America Inc. in Thomasville, proposes $23,100 in penalties
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued five citations to Images of America, Inc. following an inspection that opened June 10, 2026.
Disaster Declarations
1 reportGuilford County: Major Disaster Declaration for Tornado and Severe Storms
FEMA declares major disaster for Guilford County, covering damage from April 15, 2018.