Stage 1 restrictions are designed to reduce non-essential water use.

Raleigh to reach about 90°F Friday and into the low 90s Saturday. Stage 1 water restrictions start April 20 — avoid open burning.

Sunny Friday and a warm weekend; near‑record heat and elevated fire danger expected April 14–16. Remember the statewide burn ...

North Carolina closed out March 2026 with temperatures that ranked among the highest ever recorded for the month and rainfall that barely registered, a combination that sharpens questions about how ...