For snow this weekend is negligible at this point. You are not going to run into weather problems as you are traveling around. It will not look like this on your way home and even at lunch time rain rolling in heavy at times this evening. 39 in durham and Holly Springs but 31 in wake forest. We have a range of temperatures. Most folks are above freezing this morning but not everybody. 39 in goldsboro, 38 at the airport. We have increasing clouds already and the rain arrives just after lunch time. This morning expect upper 30s lunch time 46 and after that rain heavy at times and high of 52. Doesnt look like the weekend will stay dry. More on that coming up. Thanks elizabeth. Last night seven republican president ial candidates took to the big stage, the Smallest Group yet. Previously civil relationship between donald trump and ted cruz starting to show cracks. One of Donald Trumps strongest political moments came when he defended his hometown. His clash with ted cruz was one of the most
Were giving you a heads up. Dont get tricked. Our raleigh skycam looks beautiful right now. We are seeing sunshine, mix of clouds. As we get through the next 15 or 20 minutes, it will be beautiful. Just the right mix of sun and clouds. That does not say rainy afternoon to you, does it . That is why were here to let you know by lunchtime, it will be cloudy and by 1 00 to 3 00, depending on where you are, it will be raining. 36 in durham. 35 in cary. 36 in raleigh. 29 in south hill and rocky mount. 33 in fayetteville. For the most part, we are either side of freezing. Raleigh is a the warmer than that here in the mid30s. Expect temperatures to be somewhere in the 30s as you are stepping out this morning. By lunchtime, 46 and it will be cloudy and rain sets in. Some of this rain will be heavy at times. Expect a high of 52. It will be a fairly interesting weekend. Saturday looks beautiful but weve been tracking a system that could bring us precipitation for sunday. It looks like it could b
Claire and the team inside are very excited howzat excited recreational cricket can return in a weeks time. After a government u turn, the game is given the go ahead. They now say it can be made very safe. Its saturday, july the 4th. Our top story the largest easing of coronavirus restrictions so far has come into effect in england. Some hairdressers welcomed back customers at midnight, while pubs, restaurants and cinemas are allowed to reopen this morning. The Prime Minister has warned people to act responsibly even though lockdown rules have been eased. Well be live throughout the morning at pubs and a hairdressers. Lets speak now to our Political Correspondent jonathan blake. We. It is. It is interesting, isnt it, jonathan, what is coming through now from the Prime Minister. He is wanting, be responsible, but there have been some tweaks, they have been some changes, havent there . Good morning to you both. Yes, this isa good morning to you both. Yes, this is a big moment and i think
As we discuss the oscars, coming up at 9 30. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at 9. More travel disruption is expected today as the after effects of storm ciara continue to be felt across the uk. 62,000 households are without power. More than 200 flood warnings remain in place, 150 of them in england. Yellow weather warnings for snow, ice and wind are also in force for large parts of the uk. Further rail disruption is expected and commuters are being urged to check their routes before travelling. Yesterday, storm ciara brought winds of more than 90 miles an hour and some areas had six weeks worth of rain injust21i hours. Graham satchell reports. Rough seas off the coast of hastings and a lifeboat rights itselfjust in time. It was a day of remarkable lucky escapes. 0n dry land in central london, watch this. A taxi, a tree and a near miss. In bedfordshire, the driver of this car escaped with just minor injuries. It took the fire service more than an hour to cut him out. Storm cia
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