hear this awful sound. >> severe weather sweeping across the nation. >> and we'll take a look who the triangle teams hope to sign on signing day. >> we'll have more on that. for now, good morning, thanks for watching wncn i'm mike gonzalez. >> i'm stephan chase. thanks for watching. let's head straight over to our meteorologist, alyssa corfont, with what we can expect with this possibility of severe weather. >> we're watching the threat into the afternoon. this morning we're starting off on a quiet note. pretty cloudy skies but no rain moving into the area. the rain just back to the west, and these are just light showers out ahead of what i'm expecting a line to move through this afternoon after 2:00. we'll go ahead and check in with the temperatures. the past few mornings, and what is typical, continues temperatures continue to drop until sunrise. we've climbed another degree to 53. 52 in clayton, 54 in lillington,

later -- looks like sooner -- raeford is going to be in the 60s. 53, a little bit of fog out there this morning, and the showers starting to move in around lunch time looking at the chance of storms around 3:00 and continuing into your drive home. temperatures at 6 p.m. right around 65. more on that storm threat coming your way in your complete forecast. but right now let's check in with traffic. if you're heading out the door this morning, this is glenwood and blue ridge road by crabtree valley mall. it looks like everything at some intersection is moving along fine on this wednesday, but we do have a report into the wncn newsroom. it being looks like the road is blocked. this is in durham. there's report of downed power poll, and wires because of an earlier -- pole and wires because of an accident on university at the intersection of starlett drive. certainly try to avoid that this morning. >> thanks for that advice. appreciate that.

left a trail of destruction in alabama, and mississippi, as well. we're live in the breaking news center with more on the damage it last behind. >> reporter: trees are down, and a trail of destruction is left on the mississippi/alabama border. the national weather service reported a tornado on the ground 45 miles west of tuscaloosa. people there dealt with winds up to 60 miles an hour. in eastern mississippi, trees are uprooted, homes and buildings are ripped apart and power lines are scattered cross the streets. >> it got real intense for a minute. you could hear the house shaking and as soon as -- as quick as it came, it just stopped. >> thank fully no serious injuries have been reported -- thankfully no serious injuries have been reported. that system is expected to bring wind and

coming up at 6:30, we'll tell what you that storm produced in the midwest. stefan back to you. an property meeting between wake county schools and county officials is taking place. both sides will meet to discuss the future of school growth and how it's going to be paid for. we're joined from mckimmons state. >> reporter: this is one of several meetings both boards will be having together. they're talking if money, and renovations. as the triangle continues to be a hot spot to live and, what, wake county schools are feeling the population boom first. the number of students is growing and growing but where to put them. new school construction can't happen fast enough. >> the frustration for all of usa we've got two increasing curves, one is student growth and the other is construction and we can't close that gap.

county superintendent jim meryl last year. wnwn spoke with him at a special meeting. 365 days have passed but the problems largely remain the same. >> i mean, obviously i would prefer to not pay for other people's kids to go to school, but i know it's a very important relationship for money to go to. >> in 2013, voters passed an $810 million bond that allowed for the construction of 16 new schools. but some parents are upset it may mean their kids will have to switch schools. >> this commute would be closer to 20 emptys. >> over an hour on the bus on the way home. >> i -- 20-minutes. >> over an hour on the bus on the way home. >> i can't do that no more. >> reporter: today's meeting is happening at 5:30 on the campus of ny state. live in raleigh, emma wright, wncn news. the head of north carolina

concerns and a letter to the state's superintendent senator pro tem is being concerned some is being funded for training in the tbi. this year's budget was lowered. >> the assembly required the department to cut $2.5 million out of its operating budget. we'll provide the necessary documentation as to the positions that we are cutting. >> ad kin son says the money is being used -- atkinsons is using the money how it's supposed to be. and after the state fined and suspended alcohol licenses at two bars there, both accused of serving an underaged person when he got behind the wheel, killing three people and killing a child. yesterday's training was free and designed to help spot fake id's, as well as patrons who

it's been nearly three months and snow decision will be made in the case of livingston. of the courthouse. the 33-year-old was shot and november. livingston was unarmed at the time. harnett county da vernon stuart is awaiting information from the medical center to determine any charges. >> reporter: what you have received from vernon stuart? >> vernon refers me back to the sbi. the sbi, nothing. they haven't called me or my client. they haven't done anything. my client got an emt and hospital -- burial bill. >> court documents so livingston

tried to stun him after being involved in some type of altercation. the sbi continues their investigation of the incident and will submit their report to stuart in the coming weeks. the council of state voted on several measures yesterday including a change to the nc state fair grounds. the council agreed to lease state fair grounds land to a sanford company to put up an aerial lift to ease traffic in october. we don't know when the project would be complete. time right now, 6:08. one of the biggest fans in the history of the carolina panthers is asking for your help. we're going to let you know how you can help coming up. >> plus, the panthers called california home this week as they prepare for super bowl 50, but here in north carolina, the spca wants to find homes for these minipanthers. very cute. i'd take -- mini panthers. >> i'd take one. a very mild 48 in roxboro,

find out when the warmest announcer: no need announcer:. it's going to be a cloudy one. the rain doesn't arrive until this afternoon. here's your drive time forecast. sun doesn't rise until 7:14, but it's not going to be a pretty one. cloudy skies are here. 53 now, we'll stay around 53 through 7:00, 8:00 even, and up to about 57 by 9 a.m. this morning. temperatures are really going to be steady, if it not climbing over the next few hours. that's a big change from where we typically are at this time. morning. we'll go ahead and check in with some visibility numbers because this could be a concern for you. visibility continues to drop around the western portions of the area out towards chatham county, visibility a mile and a

pinehurst, while raeford looking at visibility at five miles. let's talk about these temperatures because again holding steady and climbing, that's a completely flip-flopped from what we see this time in the morning. 53 in sanford and pinehurst, raeford, 59 towards the eastern portions of the area. you haven't seen the warmest temperatures in move in yet, 49 in rocky mount. here's our satellite and radar composite. some light showers developing around the mountains. still back to the west is that line, and we'll be watching for the threat for not only heavy rain but also isolated storms. those storms have the potential to bring us gusty winds. can't rule out an isolated tornado. i'll have more on this storm threat coming up in the complete forecast. 6:12's your time. if you've ever been to a carolina panthers home game,

he's hoping to make his way to super bowl 50. meet gregory good, known to most fans as cat man. he's never missed a game, including ones played in clemson before the bank of america stadium was finished and he's created a go fund me page to get to santa clara, california for the super bowl and so far it's raised $7,300. we hope he gets his wish and gets out there. okay. so for all of you procrastinators, the attorney

if you're looking for . announcer: wncn today, what you need to know right now. and this morning's top stories, a severe weather system that's spawned a tornado in alabama, now headed our way. north carolina only minor injuries were reported with this system. strong storms also hit parts of mississippi. the storm system again is expected to bring rain and wind to our area later this

today in the case of a woman that was beat to death inside her apartment in north hills in raleigh. melissa huggins-jones' body was found in 2013. smith is accused of killing her during a botched burglary attempt. two others are charged and her 8-year-old daughter was the one who found her body. today, robert durst is expected back in a new orleans courtroom. he's expected to enter a plea on felony firearm and drug charges. the 72-year-old millionaire has been in jail since the day before the final episode of an hbo crime documentary about his life. denver broncos player will miss the big game accused of participating in some sort of prostitution ring. ryan murphy was sent home. he was questioned and released but his brother and suspected prostitute were cited. the carolina thankers are four days away from -- panthers are four days away from super bowl 50, featuring the nfl's top

newton against future hall-of-famer, peyton manning. newton recently spoke out about the match up, too. >> it's a lot of things that peyton has done, is doing, that i wish i could mimic, but i can't do it like peyton can. only he can do it. but i try to translate, not only the thing i learn from him or saw him do, but other quarterbacks in this league, try to apply it to my own. >> just you, cam, that's good enough. >> that's it. las vegas has the panthers as a six point favorite over the broncos. good to hear. lady gaga will be taking the statement for one of the biggest performances -- stage for one of the biggest performances of her life. gaga won at golden globe february her role in american horror stories and is up for an academy award. and there will be a performance

>> with all the excitement building up before the super bowl, panthers merchandise is flying off the shelves. we stopped by pro sports where panthers gear was being bought for families. north carolina secretary of state is making sure people buy from representutable stories -- reputable stories. attorney general cooper has a warning for anyone wanting to buy tickets or travel packages to the super bowl. >> face value of $500 and $1,600, so if you see a picture for sale in that area, you know that you're probably getting ripped off because on the open market, they're going for five thousand dollars$5,000 or more.

you know it's fake. he recommends contacts the attorney general's office. the carolina panthers call north carolina the office. >> the spca of north carolina, is sponsoring the ad opt a mini -- adopt a mini panther. all fees will be waived today, and getting their microchipped and vaccinations, everything they need to make sure they're nice and healthy when they go home to you. >> i love kitties, but i always takes care of the litter box. >> those cats were really nice. weather. we'll get to the forecast. pretty cloud the morning, 53 at 8 a.m. this morning and 66 at noon. we're just starting to see the lunchtime. those temperatures will continue to climb, so will the rain chances, high of 70 and it looks

and storms going to be timed perfectly for that drive home. your drive home going to take a little bit longer and you're going to be on the road with the potential for severe weather. make sure you have a way to get weather alerts pushed to your phone this afternoon. 53, our temperatures right now. we're looking out to the east from our wncn studios. cars on the belt lineup cruising along just fine, not expect -- line, cruising along just fine towards moore and hope county, and that's the warmest temperatures around. 59 in raeford, and north and east that's where some chillier air is, 48 in roanoke rapids, 49 in rocky mount. the rain is starting to move into north carolina, but these are just scattered showers out ahead of what we'll call the main line and that line expected to come through with this cold front late this afternoon into the evening hours. but the set up, ideal to see

this warm front lifting across the area so all of this warm filtering into central north carolina, there's plenty of moisture with the system. heavy rain first and foremost and embedded in that the chance for strong to severe storms. 8:00 we should be dry. lunchtime we're starting to see those scattered showers ahead of the main line back towards the charlotte area. we could be talking about damaging wind gusts and could not rule out an isolated tornado and the heavy rain is going to make that drive difficult. this line of storms is shifting off to the east through 1 a.m. and then we're going to be looking at cloudy skies and just lingering showers for day bring on thursday. so here's your severe weather outlook for today, damaging wind gusts, isolated tornado, we're all under a marginal risk, which means storms will be isolated in

for highs for today, 70 in around fayetteville, with most of the rain moving east tonight we'll still be on the mild side, low around 52. rain still hanging around on our on friday. weekend ahead looks dry on saturday, but by sunday we could be watching an area of low pressure develop up the east coast and that could bring us a few showers. just about 6:22 on this traffic. i-40 and south saunders street, south of downtown, cars are cruising along just fine. and if you're on i-540 westbound moving at about 66 miles-per-hour, very similar speeds on i-440 westbound :40 westbound this morning. another check on traffic and weather close to 6:30. it is national signing day for college football team ss.

how many violent criminals are it's national signing day. high school football players will make their big final decision where to play college ball and some national talent headed to the triangle. >> 74 star recruits, four listed in the espn top 300. duke is hoping undecided espn top 300 offensive linemen prince salmons will choose durham over oregon. >> and the tar heels are just upon behind duke with the 33rd recruiting class. and four star athlete chad from

from duke to unc and could have a big impact on either side of the ball. four star quarterback logan byrd could play a big role in future seasons. the pocket passer ranks 15th. >> ny state's class does not rank in the -- nc state's class does not rank in the top 30. dave doren went for quantity. 26 commits so far. the wolfpack leads the acc. that 14 star recruit is the son of randy moss. thaddeus moss is the fifth ranked quarterback, and the 7th nation is carlos becker. we shall see. the four star recruit is considering wisconsin, florida state, ohio state and ole miss. i'm hoping randy mom can suit up. >> something tells me that's not going to happen. >> no, it's not.

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. announcer: on air o line, wncn today starts now. all right . welcome to wednesday morning, glad you're with us for wncn today. i'm mike gonzalez. >> and i'm stephan chase. we've got emma write in raleigh previewing a meeting that could -- wright, in raleigh, previewing a meet that could impact wake county schools. >> and following the massive storm system headed our way, on that note, let's check in with alyssa corfont. how's it looking in terms of heading our way is this. >> it looks like it will arrive later this afternoon. this line of showers and storms could bring damaging winds and also the threat for an isolated tornado. here we are right now, our satellite and radar, showing the rain showers moving across the mountains approaches charlotte. most of this not going to reach out area though until close to lunchtime today. let's talk about the temperatures. normally at this point in the morning we're saying temperatures are dropping before sunrise, not the case tomorrow.

and will continue to do so throughout the rest of the day. 53 in durham and raleigh right now, 50 in lewisburg and off to the south and west, 59 as a matter of fact in raeford. so here's your forecast, the majority of you dry, 53 at 8 a.m., starting to see showers around lunchtime and 3:00 and after, showers and storms likely, a high this afternoon of 70 degrees. i'll have a close are look at that storm threat coming -- closer look at that storm threat. right now i want to check in with traffic. here's i-440 and u.s., newburn avenue, starting to see more cars through the time of the morning as we progress through the start of the day. right now an update for you. again the road is blocked, downed power lines at star light drive in durham.

power outages near university drive and starlett drive. we'll keep an eye on your conditions through the rest of the morning. a massive winter storm as alyssa was talking about is snaking its way across the country. lauren haviland is live with how it's impacting the midwest. >> reporter: a winter storm is ending. from iowa, to nebraska, to minnesota, several saw blizzard like conditions. the snow came down so quickly, the snow was heavily traveled, interstates were shut down. patrol officials are in cities along i -- emergency officials in cities along i-80 have never seen anything like this. hundreds of trucks trying to get through i-70 are stuck. the interstate isn't expected to open. there are some who just love the snow. >> we love it, love it.

i hate -- i don't hate it, but summer's too hot, fall is beautiful, but this is -- ahhh. this is beautiful. >> and of course also loving it, the ski resorts. this same storm system is again like expected to bring rain and wind to our area later this afternoon. mike, back to you. >> i kind of feel the same way about snow. >> you can sing like that? >> no, not going to do it. testimony continues in the wake county courthouse, in a woman killed in an apartment. melissa huggins-jones body was found in may of 2013. smith who has no connection, is accused of killing her during a botched burglary attempt. her 8-year-old daughter was the one that found her body. it was covered in blood. she ran to a nearby construction

>> she had blood all over her face and blood was everywhere. and i put two fingers on her wrist and there was no pulse, and she was cold as a block of ice. >> smith is one of three charged in this case. ronald anthony pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and sarah redden has not gone to trial. >> the three suspects maintain they never intended to kill hug ins-jones. they were -- huggins-jones. they were only there to burglaryize their home, toburglarize -- to bur to rob the home. and at a spa owned by burch,

and two people accused of starving a death will be in court. frankie barker and daniel derocher, charged with felony cruelty to animals. animal control tells wncn officers found one dog dead and another still alive, but locked in a metal crate with no food and water. that dog is recovering. today a prayer vigil will take place in durham to honor a man shot ask killed in december. someone shot and -- shot and killed in december. someone shot and killed orry. last month, wiggins was arrested. today's vigil starts at 6 p.m. on concord street. an effort to curb violent crime is getting results. since early december, people have been searching for 19 people with ties to violent crime. as of yesterday, they've arrested eight people.

started. >> we've continued to make some significant arrests and work this special operation and keep the pressure at the right places with the right people. >> last night ten new officers took the oath of office and will begin patrols as soon as this coming monday. today an important meeting between wake county schools and county officials will take place, both sides will meet to discuss the future of school growth and how it's going be paid for. wncn's emma wright joins us live from the mckimmons center where the meeting is taking place. >> reporter: this is one of several meetings both boards are expected to have over the coming months. today they'll be talking money, how to fund new school construction and renovations. as the triangle continues to be a hot spot to live and work, wake county schools are feeling the population boom first. the number of students is growing and growing, but where to put them, new school construction can't happen fast enough.

i think is we've got two increasing curves, one is student growth and the other is construction, and we can't close that gap. >> that was wake county superintendent jim meryl last year. wncn spoke with him at a similar meeting between the board of education and wake county commissioners. 365 days have passed but the problems largely remain the same. >> i mean obviously i would prefer to not pay for other people's kids to go to school but it's a very important reason for money to go to. >> in 2013, voters passed an $810 million bond that allowed for the construction of 16 new schools. but some parents are upset it may mean their kids will have to switch schools. >> the commute would be closer to 20 minutes. >> over an hour on the bus on the way home. >> i can't do this anymore. >> wake county schools says they'll work with the board of commissioners on a plan for the future. >> reporter: today's meeting is

mckimmons center on the campus of nc state. live from raleigh, emma wright, wncn news. thanks so much. a hearing centered around bill cosby is expected today. still to come, what his attorneys are trying to accomplish. >> and the circle usa in town --

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it's a wide swath through iowa, alabama, through toronto? >> yeah, throughout the east coast, and the timing is going to be critical, because as kids are getting home, and as many of us are starting to hit the roadways for the evening drive home, here's your bus stop forecast. 53, but storms possible by the afternoon hours. 70 degrees, our afternoon high. so warm for this time of year. normal highs around 53 degrees. now here's a look at our visibility map and now things are starting to drop -- visibility is trying to drop around raleigh. two miles in raleigh, and sanford, mile and a half in durham, visibility at two miles in siler city. slow down. this fog will have an impact on your morning drive in. the temperatures continue to

to do so throughout the rest of the morning. 54 in raleigh, 53 in durham. those showers still back to the west starting to fall. it's been raining in asheville and boone and to talk about the severe weather risk later today in the marginal category, heavier rain, isolated storms could bring gusty winds and cannot rule out eight tornado. more on this severe weather risk coming your way in your complete forecast. >> thanks so much. we appreciate it. 6:40. when carolina and denver square off on the football field for super bowl 50 there will be another battle that's going to be off the field to help those in need. denver challenged charlotte to a food drive. the goal is simple, collect the most canned foods, cereal, and other nonpershishable items. fans in san francisco got to check out what it's like to go through the nfl combine. the quarterback challenge area, other interactive games let fans try to kick through running

i could see a lot of people busting a hami there. that would be dangerous. it's 6:41. all right if you watch the super bowl just for the commercials you know you're not alone. you're in loan this year, and just a few moments we're going to have a sneak peak at some of the really fun spots you're

how it's going t . welcome back. fort bragg is investigating the death of a paratrooper. jacob buckmaster was found unresponsive in his barracks on monday. he's survived by his parents and a child. women could be required to

marine commander gives us a hearing on, quote, every woman qualified should draft. restrictions that barred women from combat, jobs in the u.s., relifted by the defense department last -- were lifted by the defense department last year. real estate mogul, robert durst is expected in court today in new orleans. the 72-year-old millionaire has been in jail since being arrested last year, the final day before his hbo crime documentary. durst is facing murder charges in l.a. and california. today, a hearing continues in pennsylvania, concerning a case involving comedian bill cosby. a former district attorney who opted not to charge bill cosby in this sexual assault case took the stand. he says he didn't have enough evidence at the time to convict him. >> i remember thinking he probably did do something inappropriate, but thinking that, and being able to prove it are two different things.

december for the same exact case and his lawyers want the felony charges dismissed. today is the 56th anniversary of the day music died. buddy holly was killed on this day in 1959, when his plane slammed into an eye window corn field. ricky valins, and don mcqueen immortalized the tragedy american pie. holly was 22 years old at the time. today a house oversight committee scheduled to hold a hear nothing washington d.c. about the safe drinking water act -- hearing in washington d.c. about the safe drinking water act. flint's water was contaminated with load after the source switched are to the flint river. it was a cost-cutting move when the city was under financial management. the river was not properly treated and caused lead to seep into the drinking water. residents started to complain about the appearance, the smell and the taste of the water

say no one in state government would listen to them. all right it takes a lot of talent and skill to make it to the super bowl, but as pete shows us, it takes a little bit more than that. >> reporter: when you go 15 and 1 and are a touchdown favorite to win the super bowl, you're probably more than just about making plays. the panthers look like they enjoy hanging out together because they enjoy hanging out together. >> we're always together, as far as team chemistry, whether it being together or go to the mall, we're always together. we go to cam's and hang out all the time. >> it's like a party environment, where everybody's just one big family. nobody cares who is more successful at the end of the day. >> running backs always hanging together. i'm always with thomas davis, things like that. we're more than just a football team. we're an actual family. >> reporter: maybe the best side of how close-nit this group is there's no hesitation to throw a

on the team. like the guy who snaps the ball back to the star quarterback. >> a lot of people look at a scenario like cam's pants when they get off the plane and they think this is a statement. i think he really thinks that's a good luck. he thinks he should be helping gq magazine and pick out selections for models. i don't know what to tell you. >> there you go. so they do look like they have a good time and they are some good players on that team. the panthers take to the broncos in just four days for a shot at the franchise's first ever lombardi trophy. they were back there in two this happened four. hopefully this turns out a little bit better. millions will tune in for that game, but also for the commercials. this morning we're getting an early peak at some of the ads you'll see during the big game. you may remember that last year's ads pulled on the heart strings, the emotions. this year commercials have a little more humor, they're funnier.

generally plays well with a broad audience the super bowl attracts. >> reporter: comedy is a safe haven for beer companies and car companies. when it works it can be really, really effective. but when it falls flat not so much. there are some risk but in general funny is a crowd pleaser for sure. >> i don't know about you, but i'd rather laugh than cry. >> yeah. >> so the ads cost upwards of $30 million. >> but it pays i guess. i want to see more of those little dogs running around in the hotdog costumes. the forecast for today, cloudy skies for the first few hours then the chance of rain starting to move in around lunchtime. let's talk temperatures because from here on out they're climbing quickly, 60 at 10 a.m., 66 at noon, we're starting to see those showers move in at 11 time and we'll continue to see some heavy rain, also the potential for strong and severe storms. the high will reach 70 before we

around 4:00 this evening. we've been tracking the fog into the area. look at this. we can see that visibility dropping. this is at the raleigh durham airport. visibility is mile and a half in durham, under two miles visibility in roxboro. the worst visibility certainly west of us, visibility at two miles in sanford and siler city, and at about a mile and a half in the pinehurst area. as far as the temperatures are concerned they've been steadily climbing throughout the morning. 53 in durham, 53 in sanford, right around the mid-50s right now in lillington. the rain is still back to the west. we'll start to see just a few isolated showers around lunchtime, maybe a little before, for some of you especially along the western portions of the viewing area. it's not until the cold front moves through i'm expecting a

we're in prime set up because this area on across the area is opening up for this air to move in. as far as today a few isolated showers early, around lunch time, starting to spread out. and 7:00, that line of storms moving right across central not, that line of storms will continue to progress off to the east, a few lingering showers around midnight for us also a few showers towards daybreak tomorrow. it being looks like thursday could see more rain, as well. your severe outlook for today, we're also in the marginal risk, damaging wind gusts, street flooding, isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. stay alert, have a way to get those weather alerts. i mentioned all morning long the wncn weather app, it's my favorite, download it. high today of 70 in raleigh, 69 in durham. tonight, cloudy, rain moving east, a low of 52, and to the coming days still looking at lingering showers on thursday, and cooler. sunshine returns friday but it's

upper 40s. over the weekend, dry to start, saturday, some showers possible on sunday. it is 6:51. if you're heading out, nc 147 and brigs you can see the cars cruising along at a pretty good speed. i do want to pass along a road is blocked in durham. it's university drive and starlit drive. power poles are down and because of an earlier accident, we know 700 customers in that area are without power this morning. we'll keep you up-to-date on traffic and weather just before 7 a.m.. >> and speaking of roads a raleigh city council is taking a look at a massive plan that would make over six forks area in the midtown road. the plan took two years to develop after taking input from the community. it would create six travel lanes, regulate growth and make the six forks more pedestrian and bike friendly. those who use the road often say changes are necessary.

north hills mall that area's gotten really bad so i've been wanting more lane lanes and wider lanes on six forks for quite a while. >> if council approves, the next step would be to begin designing the new roadway and that would cost about $2 million, which would be paid for in part by transportation bond. today, the greatest show on earth kicks off here in raleigh. the ringling brothers will hold a series of shows today -- the ringling brothers show here ringling bros. barnum & bailey circus show is here. here's what's coming up on the today show. coming up today, they're heading to new hampshire. bernie sanders and hillary clinton pushing into the all important primary. senator sanders has a double

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up, and how he husband w . all right. it's time for a quick look at some news before you head out. today an important meeting between wake county schools and county officials is scheduled to take place. both sides will meet to discuss the future of school and the county and the meeting happens every few months. today, they'll be talking about how they're going to fund future school construction and renovations. and testimony continues today in the case of a woman beaten to death in her apartment in north hills in it raleigh. melissa huggins-jones body was found in may of 2013. 23-year-old smith is accused of killing her during a botched burglary attempt. two others are charged in this case. investigators say her 8-year-old daughter was the one that found

a severe weather system hit 45 miles west of tuscaloosa. the storm system is expected to bring rain and wind to the area sometime later this afternoon. >> so you were saying around 3:00? >> yeah, 3:00, and after for that drive home is going to be critical. let's take a look at the radar this morning. most of that rain back to the west. i wouldn't be surprised if we saw some showers before that. it's a line of storms we're expecting after 3:00 this afternoon. temperatures ahead of it are climbing steadily. we're at 53 in raleigh, 55 in lillington. 66 for lunch time and the threat goes up around 3:00. high of 70 under marginal risk for severe weather, isolated storms bringing gusty winds, can't rule out a tornado. let's check in with traffic, as well this morning. we now have an accident on stony brook drive. avoid the area. big delays there. >> like you said no sunglasses just the umbrella.

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good morning. double trouble. >> go, go, go, go, go! >> tornadoes tear across the south, destroying homes and damaging schools. while in the midwest, a massive blizzard creates whiteout conditions and shuts down major highways. al says the system is east today. second thoughts?

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