Ray Dalio warned the White House may have to exert further political pressure on foreign governments in order to deal with a looming debt crisis. A senior at I.C. Norcom High School faces an assault and battery charge in connection to the March 4 incident in Virginia.

The Storm Prediction Center includes much of the area in an Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms on Friday afternoon and evening. Our far southeastern counties (shaded in red) are included in a Moderate Risk, indicating an even higher threat for severe weather.

SATURDAY: Off and on rain and storms are likely through the day, but main line will move through Saturday night. Highs will be around 70. It will be very windy with gusts to 40+mph during the day and near 60 mph with the line late Saturday night. That line will move through between 9 PM and 6 AM. Tornado risk will remain very low.