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Right now, live coverage from your local news leader, investigating new information tonight, and your first alert forecast. Here's what's happening where you live. This is ABC 11 eyewitness news. All right now at 6th, we are taking you live inside the executive mansion in downtown Raleigh, Governor Josh Stein kicking off the first day of Hanukkah with North Carolina's annual Hanukkah Menor lighting ceremony. And get ready to bundle up. Another round of Arctic air is moving into Central North Carolina tonight, dropping temperatures into the teens. A cold weather advisory is now in effect for all of the viewing area through tomorrow morning. You are watching Eyewitness News at 6 this Sunday. Thanks so much for choosing us.

I'm Dwan Hogart. Now, it is a first alert day here on IWitness News. Central North Carolina bracing for the dangerously cold weather heading our way as we speak. Expect it to be the coldest air of the season. Meteorologist Cruz Medina joined us now from the First Alert Forecast Center. Now, Cruz, go ahead and tell us about this cold snap and specifically how long it's supposed to stick around. Pretty cold. Well, we are expecting those dangerous wind chills at least through about midday today or tomorrow, Dewan.

But you can see as we speak, tipters are already dropping into the teens for the feels like or that wind chill. And then that's mainly across the north right now, but it's going to continue to push south as we go throughout the course of this evening. So like Dewan was just telling you, the cold weather advisory is for all of Centro and our. North Carolina and Mecklenburg County, Virginia. This goes until 9 a.m. tomorrow and we will see those winds continue to remain pretty gusty as we go forward in time. So we're catching gusts in the range of 30 to even 35 miles per hour. That's been kind of the peak gusts that we've seen today. But breezy conditions are expected to continue overnight. And that's what's going to help to drive down those feels like temperatures. So as we go through the rest of this evening, still feeling like the teens. If you're going out, definitely bundle up. And you'll want to take that advice going into tomorrow morning as well where it'll feel close. closer to the single digits. Now aside from even the feels like temperature, the raw air temperature is going to be very cold. We're all the way down in the teens tonight

and we forecasted 15 degrees for RDU. Now if we are to hit that, that would actually be the coldest day that we've had in over a thousand days. So if we want to find a day that we've had 15 degrees or colder for a low, we'd have to look all the way back to December 26th of 2022.

So this is an impressive cold snap that we have. And like I said, you're gonna be feeling this you start the day tomorrow so wind chills or feels like tipters staying pretty low through the morning hours and then by the afternoon we see those peak in the low 30 so not too far off from the highs and that's because it's not going to be as breezy tomorrow but as we go into the evening those tipters come back down tomorrow night looking cold as well just not as cold as what we see tonight now thankfully we have a warm up on the way we'll talk more about that coming up in your seven day forecast dowan i Cruz and as he just mentioned it's going to be an

extremely cold morning tomorrow and while none of our local school districts have said whether or not they plan to delay school, this could be a concern for many students who have to be out of the bus stop early in the morning. Tom George joining us live from Pullen Park where you were able to find some families there enjoying as best as they can does this cold day. Tom, good evening. Yeah, DeWan, they're definitely built different for sure, hike out here, enjoying everything in the cold weather here at Pullen Park. But we do know right now that the city of Raleigh has actually canceled this holiday train event that was supposed to be happening here. They said it

was because of the potential for high winds. You can see they already have it blocked off right here. But despite that, a little bit earlier, while the sun was still out, we did see a few families out here. Granted, normally on a weekend, it would typically be pretty packed out here. Families enjoying the park, but only a few we saw today out braving the cold. But they say it was worth it for them. I mean, I think they're used to the cold. They like it. And we'll just bundle them up the best we can. As long as they want to play, we're going to give them that opportunity, you know. Now, as you mentioned, DeWan, we are still working to try and figure out what school districts are going to do. But even if they do keep school open, obviously, that is a main concern

for families in the morning time, especially with those temperature feeling like it could be in the teens, potentially. Obviously, we talk with some families. They say they're not taking any chances if they do have to go on the bus. Some family is saying they're opting to drive their kids to the bus stop so they can stay in the car and stay warm. But obviously that is something we're going to be keeping an eye on heading into tonight. Reporting live in Raleigh, Tom, George, ABC 11, High Witness News. Yeah, going to be a cold start to the Monday and last full week before the Christmas break starts. So Tom, again, thanks so much for your reporting. And as we prepare for the incoming Arctic air, now is a good time to download the ABC 11 app. It's a great way

for you to stay up to date on the current weather conditions. and also check that first alert Doppler net and the seven day forecast at any time. Well, now it's the latest in the deadly Brown University shooting, a person of interest who is only being described by law enforcement as a man in his mid-20s from Wisconsin is in custody tonight after a gunman shot and killed two students and wounded nine others yesterday

inside of the engineering building there on campus. We've also learned one of the students injured, Kendall Turner was a former student at Durham Academy. In a statement to eyewitness news, the school said in part, our school community is rallying around Kendall, her classmates and her loved ones, and we will continue to offer our full support in the days ahead. According to the school, her family says she's in critical but stable condition. And we do have live coverage from Brown University. ABC's Reno Roy is

on later on tonight with the reaction from eyewitnesses. We're also learning more about a deadly mass shooting in Australia during a Jewish holiday celebration. Police say at least 11 people were killed when at least two people opened fire on Sydney's Bondi Beach. Australian authorities say one gunman was fatally shot by police, and the second was arrested and is in critical condition. At least 29 people were wounded, including two police officers. That attack targeting a Jewish celebration called Hanukkah by the sea, marking the start of Hanukkah. Prime Minister Anthony Albanyes called it an act of evil, anti-Semitism, terrorism. Well, two men are dead after a fiery single vehicle crash in Samson County.

State troopers say an SUV was speeding last night on NC. 411 near Garland when it ran off the road, crossed the center line, hit a ditch, a power pole, and a tree, and then caught fire. The driver and passenger were both killed. Investigators say speed was a factor. Well, now to the new information, we are learning about a bizarre and deadly chain of events in Robinson County early this morning. The sheriff's office says 36-year-old Cheyenne Woods stolen ambulance crashed it into a vehicle on Chavis Road. Investigators say Woods then shot the 74-year-old woman driving that vehicle. Her name, Marie Locklear. She later died at the hospital.

The suspect, a convicted felon, is now charged with first-degree murder and is behind bars without bond. An investigation is ongoing. Well, it was a big day for some students over at UNC Chapel Hill. The winter commencement was held this afternoon at the Dean Smith Center for the 1,444 students there. The building was filled with proud parents and family. members waiting to see their loved ones walk across the stage and receive that hard-earned diploma. The commencement speaker was Pulitzer Prize-winning author and longtime Carolina historian Kathleen Duvall. We want to say congratulations to all of the graduates. Well, that's

Tech 6th. We continue to follow the latest in the deadly mass shooting at Brown University. Two students killed and nine others wounded after police say a gunman opened fire here at Brown University. I'm Rena Roy and I'll have the latest from Providence, Rhode Island. coming up. And the town of Zebelin getting into the Christmas spirit today with its Christmas parade. We'll have a look at the big event later on in our broadcast. Well, tonight we are hearing stories of survival following a deadly mass shooting on the

campus of Brown University Saturday that killed two people and wounded nine others. ABC's Reno Roy joining us live tonight from the Ivy League School there in Providence, Rhode Island. And Rina, good evening to you. What new details can you share with us tonight about this ongoing investigation? Yeah, well, Joanne, I can tell you, as you said, we are hearing from more students about the terrifying moments that unfolded right inside that building behind us as the community gathers tonight to honor the victims. New video shows the scary moments at Brown University Saturday. Turn off the like, seriously.

Guys, the cops just told us to stay in the building. As students hit inside classrooms, sheltering. under desks, an announcement over the loud speakers telling them to stay put. Police a gunman opened fire as final exams were going on just before 6 p.m., killing two students and injuring nine others. I was at the hospital earlier today. A few of the individuals still have future surgeries scheduled, but I'm happy to report that they're all in at least stable condition.

ABC News speaking with Joseph Oduro, who was leading a study group when he saw a man dressed in black walk-in. He says the gunman yelled something and started shooting almost immediately. The gun was so big and long that I genuinely thought like, okay, this is the end of the road for me. Oduro rushing to help a student who was shot. I was laying right next to a girl who got shot in the leg twice and the amount of pain that she was going through was unbearable and we just all tried to support her as best as we could. In the meantime, messaging his family I love you all. I love you all. There's an active shooter. Please pray. Several hours later, police taking a person of interest into custody at a nearby Hampton Inn.

They say it's a man in his 20s. Now, both state and local officials are offering students mental health resources, including a support line as they try and cope with this tragedy. Dewan. Are we reporting live for us there from Rhode Island. Again, thank you so much. Also happening today, the governor of Connecticut has ordered flags to be lowered to half staff to mark 13 years since the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown. 20 children and six educators were killed on December 14th, 2012. It was the deadliest mass shooting in Connecticut history and the deadliest ever at an elementary school in the United States. The shooter, Adam Lanz, later took his own life as law enforcement and first responders arrived there on scene.

Well, coming up, winter health risks for seniors. We're talking with medical experts about how you. you can protect your older loved ones from the dangerously low temperatures. Welcome back as we continue to track the cold weather. We're also taking a closer look into the different impacts the change in temperatures can have on different populations. Seniors are a group that is especially at high risk. Mianke Holman, speaking with Duke health officials about ways to keep our seniors warm.

With feel-like temperatures in the single digits, health experts want everyone to take precautions. Older adults need more attention because they have. have a higher chance of being affected by cold weather. Changes in the temperatures make it harder for them to be aware of their body becoming too cold, especially for those who have a decline in memory. Are there signs of cognitive impairment? As people get older, as we all know,

our memory may decline, and that's normal. But for some people, it may decline faster. And some people, as they get older, develop dementia. And a lot of the time, the person who is developing cognitive impairment or dementia doesn't really notice it for themselves. And so it's when you're visiting your relative that you may notice it. The National Institute on Aging shares these tips to keep in mind. Be careful of frostbite. Poor blood circulation can increase the risk. Watch for hypothermia. This can lead to serious

health issues like heart failure or damage to the kidneys or liver. Stay warm indoors as much as possible. Health officials also say to check on your loved ones balance. And with bitter temperatures driving people indoors, older people can be at higher risk of loneliness and isolation. So give them a call or carve out extra time to spend with them. Who is your older relative hanging out with during the day when it's not the holidays? Do they have friends? Do they have activities that they do during the day? And if not, it may be something to talk to them about and see if there are ways that you

can help them reduce their isolation or loneliness. In Durham, Bianca, Holman, ABC 11, eyewitness news. All right, Bianca, thank you. Meanwhile, the town of Zebelin hosting its annual Christmas parade today. Cold weather didn't stop folks from lining up, coming out to the downtown area to watch the parade. Christmas parade is a long-time community tradition there, from marching bands to dance teams and festive floats. It was a fun time had by everyone who attended. It's also the first day of Jewish Hanukkah.

This evening, Governor Josh Stein hosted North Carolina's annual Hanukkah Menor Lighting in Raleigh, marking the first of eight nights of the holiday. It's a yearly event. Other governors have hosted as well. But this year's manure lighting is especially significant. That's because Stein is North Carolina's first Jewish governor. There will also be two menorah linings on Tuesday night in Wake County in Raleigh. The event is happening at Moore Square, beginning at 5.30 in the evening. A menorah lighting is also happening at the same time at downtown Kerry Park.

But before we get to Tuesday, we have to make it through tonight and tomorrow morning. Just because he feels like, they feel like temperatures were already in the teens. I took a step outside before our show just to order something and it was just, oof, the person giving me the, you know, the drink was just running back and forth from the car just to hear it because of how cold it was. And it's crazy how you can feel the difference when the wind is blowing. It feels so much colder. So that's what we're telling people to watch out for. That's how we have that alert date and effect.

And so tomorrow morning is going to start off feeling brutal outside. I mean, with those single digit feels like tipchers, you're not used to that. You don't live in the Midwest or the northeast somewhere where that's a frequent occurrence throughout the winter. It really does take your body by surprise. But by the afternoon, we at least improve to 30s for highs. And then as we go into the middle of the week, we have a quick warm up. So 50 degrees by Tuesday and then closer to 60 by the time we get into Wednesday. Now for right now, tipgers are obviously reminding us that that's still a good ways away.

Okay, so it's pretty cold outside. We've got the feels like tipters and the teens across the north and 20s in areas like the triangle and the send hills. So let's look off to our north. That cold air is still spilling in and we've got a blustery northwestern. northwest wind that's hoping to drive down those feels like tipters to an even colder value but look to our north Washington DC feels like six degrees there six in Louisville and four degrees in Cleveland and that's where our air mass is originating from is from our northwest so expect it to get colder tonight we'll take a look at just the raw air temperatures here on first alert predictor and notice without a lot of clouds tonight those

tipgers are going to keep dropping all the way down into the teen so I mentioned this at the start of the newscast If we make it down to 15 degrees tonight, that could be the coldest morning that we've had since 2022, so over a thousand days. So a cold start expected for the morning, we at least get sunshine, and then by the afternoon, high temperatures make it into the mid-30s. Obviously, that's above freezing, but it's still going to feel more like the lower 30s when the wind is blowing, and then staying very cold into tomorrow evening with tipter is dropping back into the 20s for lows. So here's how you prepare for tomorrow. Dress for these temperatures that you see here. Obviously, the actual air temperature is going to be slightly warmer into those mid-30s for the highs, but you want to dress for those teens in the morning. Parents, not sure what school districts are

doing right now, but just keep that in mind if you are going to send your kids to school, if the district is still having it and not operating on some delay, you might want to send them with multiple layers of clothes, and then for the afternoon, they'll still need those layers as temperatures will still feel like the low 30s. So just a reminder, the cold weather advisory four wind chills or feels like temperatures as cold as the single digits stays in effect until 9 a.m. Monday and then we start to see that improvement as we go into the second half of the day. Now for the middle of the week with high pressure moving in, this is keeping our skies clear early in the week. So tomorrow is sunny. It's just very cold. By the time we get into Tuesday, that slides off to our southeast, which means our winds will be out of the southwest. Now that's going to help in putting in some milder air back into our area. and warms us up in a big way as we go into the middle of the week. So big improvements are on the way. It's going to be feeling more like spring before you know it.

That comes on Thursday. Check this out. We go from 30s for highs tomorrow all the way to 60s for highs on Thursday. But overnight Thursday and into Friday, there actually will be a rain chance. So that's what we're watching out for. This will generally clear by the time we get to early Friday. So Friday could start off with damp roads, but the day itself is dry. This will be in the 50s then and stays in the 50s then.

and stays in the 50s through Saturday. But by the end of next weekend, we could be back in the 60s, and that's kind of foreshadowing what we can expect going even into the Christmas holidays. So everything I'm seeing right now is pointing to a warmer than normal Christmas day. Yeah, so anybody who wanted a wide Christmas,

Cruz is here to tell you it's likely not going to happen. Yeah, I'm sorry. It just doesn't really happen much in this part of the country. Yeah, all right, thank. You got it. We're going to pause for a quick time.

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The three of us, as well as Tom George. We'll see you later on tonight for Eyewitness News at 11. Have a greeting.