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

Your Weather Planner

Expect cloudy skies and some light rain in the western part of the state tonight. The cool air should scour out early Thursday as gusty winds will bring in warmer air.

Statewide, temperatures will begin to rise on Thursday, with some areas possibly reaching 90 degrees for the first time this year on Friday. We will probably see some record high temperatures Friday or Saturday.

A front will move into the area Sunday night into Monday, bringing our next significant chance for rain. The threat of severe weather during that time is uncertain for now. At least 1-2 inches of rain will be possible during that time.

Get your full forecast: Charlotte | Triad | Triangle | Coastal | Mountains

Today's Big Stories

1. Trump orders 'reciprocal' tariffs on trade partners across the globe, risking higher costs and trade wars

The President held up a chart showing the reciprocal tariffs would be roughly half of the rate of tariffs other countries levy on U.S. products, including 34% tariffs on imports from China and 20% tariffs on imports from the European Union.

2. Beryl, Helene and Milton retired from the list of Atlantic storm names

The World Meteorological Organization Hurricane Committee is retiring a few from the rotating list of Atlantic names. Helene brought widespread destruction across the southern Appalachians and inundated the Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina border area with flooding, landslides and strong wind gusts. 

3. Statewide burn ban lifted in North Carolina

The statewide ban, which went into effect on March 21 due to forest fire conditions, ended at 8 a.m., according to the Forest Service. Wildfires have burned thousands of acres in western North Carolina over the past two weeks.

4. Search underway for man linked to potential explosive device in Hoke County

While officials were chasing Jonathan Daniel Oxendine down a path, one North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division agent said they found what appeared to be an improvised explosive device with a trip wire. Law enforcement officials are still looking for him.

5. Tying it Together podcast: N.C. Sen. Chaudhuri on how Democrats are doing in a new General Assembly

North Carolina State Sen. Jay Chaudhuri discusses his parents’ background as immigrants from India and the impact it had on his life. Later, the two talk about serving as a member of the minority party, a bill he filed in wrestler Ric Flair’s name and another bill that would ban student cell phones in schools.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

  • U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services
  • Opening night for world premiere ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ stage adaptation starring George Clooney in Broadway debut
  • NATO North Atlantic Council foreign ministers meeting, chaired by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte
  • John Carpenter honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Val Kilmer died from pneumonia surrounded by family and friends. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies. The versatile actor played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors." He was 65.