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

Your Weather Planner

We'll have another day of dangerous heat Wednesday with the added concern for strong storms beginning in the afternoon. Extreme heat warnings will continue. Above average heat and high humidity will push the afternoon heat index to 100 to 115 degrees.

Some areas will receive a cooldown from rain Wednesday, but it may come at a cost in storms. Fueled by the heat and humidity, some of the storms could be quite strong.

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

Today's Big Stories

1. This week's heat wave is up to 5 times more likely because of climate change

The North Carolina Climate Science Report of 2020 suggested the type of heat wave the state is feeling is becoming more common because of climate change. A tool called the Climate Shift Index can tell us how climate change may be impacting heat waves. It was developed by Climate Central, an independent group of scientists and journalists.

2. Six face 64 counts each in Catawba Co. party mass shooting

Investigators say there were four shooters, one driver and one co-conspirator, and each has been indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit attempted first-degree murder and 63 counts of attempted first-degree murder. One other person was indicted with accessory after the fact to attempted first-degree murder. This was a premeditated shooting, investigators said, by known gang members they’re calling the “Hillside shooters.” 

3. Vet-owned firm plans Raleigh center that will bring over 200 jobs

BuildOps, a veteran-owned software company, announced it will invest in a "center of excellence" in Raleigh. The move will bring an expected 291 jobs to Wake County, with an average salary of over $100,000.

4. Trump administration postpones classified briefings for lawmakers on Iran

Briefings for Senate and House members were delayed as lawmakers are looking for more answers about President Donald Trump's directed strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend and his announcement Monday that a ceasefire agreement had been reached.

5. 'Craziest' reversal of fortune puts Mavs on path to Flagg after Doncic drama

Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts wasn’t thinking about Cooper Flagg when he started a staff meeting before the draft lottery by saying the club was entering the most important offseason in franchise history. He was thinking about the fallout of the widely reviled Luka Doncic trade, not the club turning a 1.8% chance into winning the rights to draft the teenaged star from Duke. Dallas is set to make that pick Wednesday night.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

  • 75th anniversary of the Korean War
  • NBA Draft. The Dallas Mavericks hold the first pick in the draft, with Duke forward Cooper Flagg expected to be the first overall selection
  • Court appearance for man charged with lighting woman on fire on New York subway
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