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Coverage dated October 14, 2026 to October 15, 2026

Summer heat ahead of fall cool-down in central NC

Headline from CBS 17 Raleigh

Record heat continues Thursday, with highs near 90° across much of the area. The summerlike warmth will hang on through Friday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s. The average high for this time of year is around 76°, making this stretch of heat unusually warm for mid-October.

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  1. CBS 17 Raleigh

    Record heat until cooler weekend in central NC (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    More record highs and more 90-degree temperatures are expected this week in central North Carolina before a cold front drastically drops temperatures this weekend.

  2. CBS 17 Raleigh

    Summer heat ahead of fall cool-down in central NC (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    Record heat continues Thursday, with highs near 90° across much of the area. The summerlike warmth will hang on through Friday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s. The average high for this time of year is around 76°, making this stretch of heat unusually warm for mid-October.

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