Understanding the WRAL Weather Tower Light
Ever wondered about the changing colors at the top of our 300-foot tower at the WRAL-TV headquarters on Western Blvd? That's the WRAL Weather Tower Light, a handy tool to keep you updated on Wake County's weather conditions. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Spotting the WRAL Weather Tower Light
You'll see the tower light when it's dark outside. In the early morning, it reflects that day's forecast. In the evening, it shows the next day's forecast. If active weather is in play (rain, snow, fog) the tower will reflect the current conditions.
Decoding the colors of the WRAL Weather Tower Light
By glancing at the tower light color, you can quickly understand what’s happening with the weather.
Every color you see on the WRAL Weather Tower Light tells a weather story:
Green means rainy weather
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Green lights on the WRAL Weather tower mean rainy weather Blue signals clear skies
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Blue lights on the WRAL Weather Tower signal clear skies White indicates winter weather like snow and ice
![White lights on the WRAL Weather Tower indicates winter weather like snow and ice]( "White lights on the WRAL Weather Tower indicates winter weather like snow and ice")
White lights on the WRAL Weather Tower indicates winter weather like snow and ice Red warns of severe weather such as tornadoes and thunderstorms
![Red lights on the WRAL Weather Tower warn of severe weather such as tornadoes and thunderstorms.]( "Red lights on the WRAL Weather Tower warn of severe weather such as tornadoes and thunderstorms.")
Red lights on the WRAL Weather Tower warn of severe weather such as tornadoes and thunderstorms. Orange represents foggy conditions
![Orange on the WRAL Weather Tower Light represents foggy conditions]( "Orange on the WRAL Weather Tower Light represents foggy conditions")
Orange on the WRAL Weather Tower Light represents foggy conditions And violet means cloudy
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Violet lights on the WRAL tower indicate a cloudy day on tap.
The tower light color can also be changed to signify special causes or company initiatives, apart from the standard weather-related colors.
WRAL Weather Tower Light in a nutshell
The WRAL Weather Tower Light, visible to drivers and passersby in the Raleigh area, can provide a quick look at current and upcoming weather conditions for Wake County. For a comprehensive weather outlook, tune into WRAL News. Our meteorologists will provide you with an in-depth forecast to complement the quick snapshot provided by our iconic tower light.
