Flash Flood Watch in effect this afternoon through late tonight for Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties.
Update to our earlier story:
A tsunami warning has been issued for the coastal area of Alaska. Residents in low-lying areas there should move to higher ground. The warning follows an earthquake north of Japan with a preliminary magnitude of 8.1.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for the Pacific Coastal areas of Japan and Russia earlier this morning. -Tsunami waves, which are generated by earthquakes, are often barely noticeable in the ocean but can rise to great heights once they arrive at shore.
Japan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries because it sits atop four tectonic plates. (The Weather Channel) (CNN / NBC)
The Davidson County Commissioners voted unanimously last night to make ENGLISH the official language of county government. (WSJOURNAL)
The Amber Alert involving a 2 year old girl from Rocky Mount had a happy ending yesterday morning. The girl was found safe in Richmond, Virginia hours after her mother told police that the child was abducted from a car at a convenience store early Tuesday morning.
Police say that the mother saw a man drive off with her daughter in the car
After she had gone into a convenience store to ask a question.
News 14 Carolina Staff & Associated Press
The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina voted Tuesday to exclude membership to any congregations that affirm or approve of the homosexual lifestyle. Now any churches that "knowingly act to affirm, approve, endorse, promote, support or bless homosexual behavior" can't belong to the Baptist State Convention. The Baptist State Convention concludes today in Greensboro. (WXII / FOX NEWS / News 14 Carolina)
US Airways is offering $8 billion dollars in cash and stocks to take over Delta Air Lines in a deal that would create one of the world's largest carriers. Take-over rumors abound despite Delta's repeated statements that it isn't interested in a merger. (CNN)
Operation Slow Down continues…The State Highway Patrol will be out in force looking for speeders this week
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Flash Flood Watch in effect this afternoon through late tonight for:
Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:Today: Mostly cloudy…High 65
Tonight: Showers moving into the Triad. Thunderstorms overnight. Windy…58
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms early. Some sunshine later in the day.
Breezy…High 60
Friday – Sunday: Mix of sun and clouds…Highs in the mid 50’s.
