Predictions

Watch vs. warning

• Watch: Tropical storm or hurricane conditions pose a possible threat within the next 48 hours, and you should begin preliminary preparations.
• Warning: Tropical storm or hurricane conditions are expected within the next 36 hours, and all preparations should be completed.

Prepare

• Stay up to date on forecasts + advisories.
• Prepare your home — this could include bringing loose items inside, trimming trees, or reinforcing windows.
• Gather supplies like non-perishable food, water, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash, blankets, and first aid supplies.
• If you have a pet, pack a kit with food, water, leashes, medications, and health records.

• North Carolina’s Funniest — Preliminary Round | Tuesday, June 18 | 4 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $10-$18 | Help crown the funniest person in the Tar Heel state.
• Tuesday Evening Flow Yoga | Tuesday, June 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | $18 | Bring your mat to enjoy this flow surrounded by nature — a portion of the fee will go toward the farm.

• Capital City Juneteenth Celebration | Wednesday, June 19 | 12-6 p.m. | Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park, 693 Palmer Dr., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate Juneteenth by gathering with the community and enjoying entertainment for all ages.
• Serena Kaylor | The Calculation of You and Me | Wednesday, June 19 | 7-8 p.m. | Quail Ridge Books, 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd., Ste. 100, Raleigh | $0-$14 | This NC-based author will talk about her newest young adult novel about mathematical love.

• Summer Solstice Sunrise Yoga | Thursday, June 20 | 6 a.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Connect to yourself and the community during this sunny flow — joe from Tenco Coffee Truck will follow.
• Through the Thresholds: History of Moore Square Walking Tour | Thursday, June 20-Saturday, Dec. 21 | Times vary | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Learn more about the urban park in a 30-minute walking tour.
• Special Pride Edition Paint Pouring | Thursday, June 20 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co., 131 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $59 | Show your pride while getting crafty at this workshop.

• North Carolina Courage vs. Chicago Red Stars | Sunday, June 23 | 6 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | $23-$128 | Support the North Carolina Courage + celebrate inclusivity in your best rainbow outfit at the Pride match.*

• NC State baseball lost its elimination game against Florida 5-4. This game ends the Pack’s run in the College World Series, its second in three years and fourth ever. The Tar Heels are holding on and will play the Florida State Seminoles today at 2 p.m. (ESPN)

• Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken is now open at 1313 Hillsborough St., maintaining the iconic A-frame build of the IHOP that came before it. This marks the 14th location for the local biz — check out what we tried. Don’t forget the green and yellow sauces.

• A new Duck Donuts location is opening this week in Lake Boone Shopping Center. You can get hot and fresh donuts starting Saturday, June 22 — and there are some special deals for donut fanatics there on opening day, like the chance to score free donuts for a year. (The News & Observer)

• Wake County Public Libraries and Board of Elections are teaming up to expand voter services this summer. Nearly every Saturday from June 22 through Aug. 17, Board of Elections staff will visit a different regional library to offer registration services, election info, and photo IDs, which are now required to vote in NC.

• Looking to save a buck on groceries? Check out the News & Observer’s interactive receipt maker to see which local grocers have the best standard prices on 40 different items across Raleigh.

• NC State grads Amelia Zahn and Emmy Weiland are the owners of TrenLend, a Cary-based biz renting out formal dresses + more to customers online and in store at a fraction of the retail cost. Learn more about the duo and visit the store near downtown Cary. (Triangle Business Journal)

• Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week sponsored by AVA Rooftop Bar — a celebration of Raleigh’s vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.

• More massage for less moolah? Count us in. Through Sunday, June 30, enjoy a full 80-minute massage for the price of a 50-minute session Monday-Thursday at The NOW Massage with code SUMMER80. Explore specialty massages + book.*

• If you’re dreaming of low-maintenance living in a peaceful setting, peep Flowers Plantation’s brand-new luxury townhomes in The North District community. Only 25 minutes from Raleigh, the community starts in the low 300s and is conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, walking trails + more. See plans.*

New international flights at RDU in 2024

• Frankfurt | Wave auf wiedersehen to NC on your flight to Germany via Lufthansa.
• Panama City, Panama | Copa Airlines is RDU’s 18th airline and connects NC to Central + South America. Panama City marks RDU’s 10th international destination.
• If you’re craving an escape from the NC heat, Icelandair has expanded its schedule to offer four-day-a-week seasonal service May through October.