We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. 

Your Weather Planner

Scattered storms remain likely through Wednesday as a slow-moving area of low pressure tracks across the region. There's also a low risk for a severe storm capable of producing damaging winds or spinning up a brief tornado.

After a Tuesday afternoon's scattered storms, isolated rain chances will linger through Wednesday morning before storms fire up around midday. Scattered storms will remain possible through the afternoon and evening, bringing a low threat for severe storms.

Lower rain chances and hotter temperatures are in the forecast by the end of the week.

Get the full forecast for areas across the state: Charlotte | Triad | Triangle | Coastal | Mountains

Today's Big Stories

1. Overnight storms spawn tornado, cause damage in central and eastern N.C.

Cleanup work is underway after severe storms caused damage and a tornado in parts of central and eastern North Carolina on Monday and Tuesday.

2. Six months after election, Riggs sworn in for N.C. Supreme Court seat

The State Board of Elections on Tuesday issued an election certificate to Associate Justice Allison Riggs based on a 734-vote victory over GOP rival Jefferson Griffin. There were over 5.5 million ballots cast and the election was subject to months of legal challenges.

3. Food distributor feels tariff impact, remains hopeful about trade deals

The trade agreement between the United States and United Kingdom is giving hope to a company distributing international food and beverages to 800 stores in North Carolina. 

4. House Republicans launch marathon hearings to push ahead with Trump's big bill

Tax breaks tallying more than $5 trillion — with sizable reductions in Medicaid health care, food stamps for older Americans and green energy strategies — are up for debate today as House Republicans launch marathon hearings on their "big, beautiful bill."

5. Timely 3rd-period goals from Hall, Walker keep Hurricanes in control of playoff win against Capitals

The Hurricanes won 5-2 Monday night, securing a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven second-round series.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

  • President Donald Trump continues trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates
  • NATO Military Committee meeting
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy testify at House Appropriations Committee budget hearing
  • EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin testifies at Senate Appropriations budget request hearing
A Vilas man who was pinned by a piano during Hurricane Helene has gotten a fresh start and a new home. Samaritan's Purse is building a house for Joe Sherwood. The organization based in Boone also provided him a new car to replace one damaged by the storm.