Laura Smith

Raleigh

Meteorologist and Traffic Anchor at WNCN-TV (Raleigh, NC)

CBS 17 Morning Meteorologist | 📍 Raleigh, NC

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First NC-centered earthquake of 2025 strikes Friday morning at 2.3 magnitude: USGS

1 week ago | cbs17.com | Starletta Watson |Laura Smith

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The weekend is getting off to a “shaky” start in western North Carolina, where a small earthquake was recorded early Friday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck around 3:12 a.m. Friday in southwestern NC in Rosman, which is located in Transylvania County. The quake was felt in South Carolina, with tremors felt all the way down to Clemson.
Wednesday Fur-Cast | May 28

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Posted: May 28, 2025 / 10:03 AM EDT Updated: May 28, 2025 / 10:03 AM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Wednesday’s fur-cast of the day. Meet Nala Grace. Linda Gay says Nala Grace is a 3-year-old German Shepherd. She is very protective but loving, and loves being with her family.
Tuesday Fur-Cast | May 27

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Posted: May 27, 2025 / 06:54 AM EDT Updated: May 27, 2025 / 06:58 AM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Tuesday’s fur-cast of the day – a chicken!Meet Fancy Pants. Melissa Teeter says her chicken loves a warm bath. On Tuesday, Fancy Pants will be able to get a free bath from Mother Nature. Rain will be widespread and heavy at times throughout the day.
Friday Fur-Cast | May 23

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Posted: May 23, 2025 / 08:03 AM EDT Updated: May 23, 2025 / 08:03 AM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Friday’s Fur-Cast of the day!Meet Marty, a corgi, located in Rockingham, North Carolina. He is cooling off in his water bowl!Marty won’t need to cool off today or this weekend. It will be cool and comfortable all Memorial Day weekend.
NOAA unveils hurricane forecast for 2025 Atlantic season: See the full breakdown

2 weeks ago | cbs17.com | Laura Smith

Posted: May 22, 2025 / 12:08 PM EDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 12:22 PM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, calling for an above-average season, which goes from June 1 to November 30. NOAA is forecasting 13 to 19 total named storms.
Best and worst times to travel this Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | cbs17.com | Laura Smith

Posted: May 22, 2025 / 09:42 AM EDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 09:42 AM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Thursday’s traffic forecast focuses on Memorial Day Weekend travel as millions hit the road and sky for the long weekend. AAA says 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home from Thursday, May 22, to Monday, May 26, an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year. 39.4 million people will travel by car.
Wednesday Fur-Cast | May 21

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Posted: May 21, 2025 / 06:43 AM EDT Updated: May 21, 2025 / 06:47 AM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Wednesday’s Fur-Cast of the day!Meet Lola and Sarah. Owner Marie Cole said they are both “spoiled rotten Shelties.” Lola is 8 years old, and Sarah is 12 years old. Both love to play and have great herding skills. Wednesday will be a good weather day for your furry friends.
CBS 17 Tuesday Fur-Cast: Bagel Carnell

2 weeks ago | cbs17.com | Laura Smith

Posted: May 20, 2025 / 07:29 AM EDT Updated: May 20, 2025 / 07:29 AM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Tuesday’s Fur-Cast of the day!Meet Bagel Carnell. The sweet smiling pup must be happy about the nice weather day ahead. Tuesday will be partly sunny and mostly dry.
Monday Fur-Cast | May 19

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Posted: May 19, 2025 / 06:07 AM EDT Updated: May 19, 2025 / 06:47 AM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The CBS 17 Storm Team wants to introduce you to Monday’s fur-cast of the day!Meet Millie. According to his human parent, Charles Murray, Millie is an 11-year-old Welsh terrier. Murray says Millie is obsessed with water and pizza crust. She also likes boating, riding ATVs, golf carts and going places in the Jeep.
Major closure this weekend on I-440 near Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh

3 weeks ago | cbs17.com | Laura Smith

(FILE – Getty) Posted: May 16, 2025 / 08:48 AM EDT Updated: May 16, 2025 / 08:48 AM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation plan to improve a bridge this weekend on Interstate 440 East near Glenwood Avenue.