- National memorial to honor NC firefighter who died on duty during Hurricane Helene
- Gov. Josh Stein extends State of Emergency for western NC wildfires
- Governor Stein extends state of emergency for NC wildfire threat
- Governor Stein extends emergency in 34 NC counties amid wildfire threat
- Texans can buy emergency preparation supplies tax-free April 26-28 ahead of severe weather season
Risk of severe weather increases; tornadoes, wind damage likely

The U.S. Storm Prediction Center upgraded the Triangle’s threat for severe weather on Friday to a level 4 of 5, or a moderate risk.