Wind Advisory for central NC including the Triad
High Wind Warning for the Foothills and Northern Mountains
These wind gusts (along with the wet ground) will be strong enough to down some trees or power lines. Wind gusts between 50 and 65 mph at times in the Foothills and Northern Mountains.
The Zoo is open today. The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has apologized for being closed on Mother's Day weekend. A broken water pipe caused officials to close the zoo over the weekend. www.nczoo.org/
Gasoline prices just keep going up: According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline rose to a new all-time high of $3.72 over the weekend. CNNMoney.com
It will cost you more to mail a letter today. The cost of a first-class stamp is now 42 cents. According to the U.S. Postal Service, the Forever stamp is still good.
At least 22 people lost their lives from strong storms including several tornadoes that ripped through three states over the weekend.Tornado watches were issued for over half of North Carolina yesterday afternoon as strong storms traveled across our state. A funnel cloud was spotted by law enforcement officers in Lincoln County. At least two twisters were spotted in Eastern NC. (journalnow.com)
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck central China earlier today. Nearly 900 students were buried at a school during the quake. Thousands are feared dead. www.cnn.com/
A U.S. military cargo plane loaded with tons of supplies has finally landed in Myanmar. This is the first US aid flight that Burma's military government has allowed to enter the country since a Cyclone struck May 3rd.Two more air shipments are scheduled to land on Tuesday.
A tour bus accident early Sunday morning has claimed the life of
legendary Gospel singer/songwriter Dottie Rambo. Dottie was 74.
www.gaither.com/news/news.php?uid=1510
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080511/ap_en_mu/obit_rambo
www.dottierambo.net/index2.htm
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Windy with a mix of sun and clouds…High 65
Tonight: Windy…Low 48
Tuesday: Mostly sunny…High 72
WBFJ…Chick-Fil-A ‘NUGGET’ (between 7-8am )
Music from Building 429 “Iris to Iris” Plus…handspun milkshakes from Chick-Fil-A of the Triad. Try the New flavor…Coffee Caramel
