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

Your Weather Planner

Showers and thunderstorms will diminish overnight, but the weather pattern remains unsettled for Wednesday. Once a low departs to the northeast Thursday, a ridge of high pressure will build in. As a result, lower rain chances and a taste of summer heat arrive with high temperatures around 90 by Friday.

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

Today's Big Stories

1. Small dairy farmer advocates for raw milk sales

While some who drink raw milk believe it has possible health benefits, others, including leaders with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, said it poses health risks and should be banned.

2. 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.

3. 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. 

4. 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.

5. 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."

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.