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Severe thunderstorms are expected in Wilkes County today with pea-sized hail and gusts up to 40 mph as a heat dome weakens across the region—stay weather-alert as temperatures climb to 91°F. Meanwhile, the community is gearing up to celebrate Wilkes County's 250th anniversary with a parade, and NASCAR fans can catch the zMAX CARS Tour Doubleheader at North Wilkesboro Speedway today.

1. SUN 7/05

                
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   91°70°
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2. MON 7/06

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   Light drizzle
   91°68°
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3. TUE 7/07

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   90°70°
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4. WED 7/08

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   Light drizzle
   93°68°
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5. THU 7/09

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   Light drizzle
   95°68°
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6. FRI 7/10

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   Light drizzle
   97°68°
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7. SAT 7/11

                
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   88°73°
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8. SUN 7/12

                
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9. MON 7/13

                
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   95°70°
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10. TUE 7/14

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1. 01
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   WXII · 8h ago
2. 02
   Wilkes celebrates 250th with parade
   Journal-Patriot · 3h ago
3. 03
   UPDATE: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Wilkes County Sunday - gusts up to 40 mph
   Charlotte Observer · 9h ago
4. 04
   Heat dome weakening, severe storm risk rising | North Carolina's worst heat since 2012
   WXII · 4h ago
5. 05
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   FOX Carolina News · 12h ago
6. 06
   Flood advisory active for Wilkes County until early Sunday evening, says the NWS
   Durham Herald Sun · 9h ago
7. 07
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8. 08
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9. 09
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10. 10
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• zMAX CARS Tour Doubleheader
  FRI 7/17 · 03:30 · North Wilkesboro Speedway
• Window World 250 - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
  SAT 7/18 · 12:30 · North Wilkesboro Speedway
• Window World 400 - NASCAR Cup Series
  SUN 7/19 · 19:00 · North Wilkesboro Speedway
• Magic City Hippies
  SAT 8/08 · 10:00 · VanHoy Farms

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