We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Active weather continues as a cold front slowly moves through the state. Storms will taper off overnight followed by a chance for a few showers Friday morning. We'll end up in the lower to middle 60s at sunrise for a mild start to the day.
After catching a break in the rain late in the morning, storms will start developing in the afternoon as temperatures are peaking in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Showers and storms may not be widespread, so some areas will miss the rain, but be prepared for another chance for severe weather as storms move through in the afternoon and evening.
Storms will again be capable of producing large hail and damaging winds with heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. These are not expected to last late into the night, with much of the activity ending shortly after sunset.
That will end a stormy pattern for the area, leading to a mostly dry and cooler Mother's Day weekend. Be prepared to see that chance for rain increase on Sunday should the latest trend hold true.
Get the full forecast for areas across the state: Charlotte | Triad | Triangle | Coastal | Mountains
1. Robert Prevost is selected as first American pope in history
Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, a missionary born in Chicago who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, took the name Leo XIV.
2. Fayetteville selfie bank robber convicted on multiple charges
Karim Brown, 32, went on a bank robbery spree from December 2021 to January 2022 in Hope Mills, Angier, Fuquay-Varina and Fayetteville, court records show.
3. District seeks rise in teacher pay supplement as N.C. drops in salary ranking
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is requesting Mecklenburg County fund an increased local supplement for the upcoming school year as part of the district's proposed budget.
4. Trump pulls nomination of Ed Martin, who defended Jan. 6 rioters, for D.C. U.S. attorney
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis had said he wouldn’t support the nomination because of Martin’s defense of Capitol rioters on Jan. 6, 2021. Other Republicans seemed likely to oppose Martin’s nomination, as well.
5. Tying it Together: RNC Chair Michael Whatley on FEMA review efforts, Trump's first 100 days
Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, the North Carolina native was just appointed to a FEMA Review Council, talks about that panel’s efforts and President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.
Your Notes for Tomorrow
- Russian military parade for World War II Victory Day
- Court hearing for Texas megachurch pastor charged with child sex abuse
- Court hearing for Menendez brothers as push to free them continues
