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Right now, live coverage from your local newsleader, breaking stories from overnight and this morning, and your first alert forecast. Here's what's happening where you live. This is ABC 11 eyewitness news. Good morning, Carolina. I'm Bianca Holman. It's Sunday, March 15th this morning on eyewitness news. What we've got less than 13 hours into the Oscars, Hollywood's big night celebrating best in films and surprise reunions today on ABC11. And celebrations in the triangle as Duke locks down its back-to-back ACC Championship. We're going on the court and to find out what's next for the Blue Devils. A rare severe weather alert coming our way at the start of the week. So tomorrow and that is going to be happening.

Meteorologist Steve Stewart breaks it all down for us this morning. And Iran threats spark Gulf alerts of humanitarian crisis, the effects of the war escalating in the Middle East. Let's go ahead and take a look at the Raleigh skyline this morning. Looking pretty good with the sun out, somewhat of clear skies. We've got some clouds out there, but let's go ahead and check in with meteorologist Steve Stewart on what's to come. Yeah, I think, yeah, today we might get a few showers at thunderstorms later on. A couple of those could be strong, but our focus is really tomorrow.

It can be a very active day for sure. Got that partly cloudy skies out there right now. We're looking pretty good with our Pendo's sky cam looking downtown. If you're going to be out and about this morning, it's great. Get things done later today. Watch for an isolated shower. Thunderstorm. A couple of those could be on the strong.

side. Again, tomorrow's the day. That's when we're going to have the very active weather. Two different bands. One in the morning, a break for a few hours, and then the main event comes in later on the afternoon. Even outside of a thunderstorm, we could have wind gusts approaching 40 miles an hour, really going to be an active day. And it's not just here locally. It's all up and down the 95 corridor. And we're kind of in the bullseye, a level four risk. That is rare. We get one or two of these every decade. So we don't get it very often to have a level four risk And the tornado risk is in the high category and the large hail is elevated. We're talking large enough to cause damage to some cars.

And then the straight line wind damage is almost off the charts here for us. We know we're going to have the entire line is going to have severe thunderstorm warnings, but embedded in there, there could be some tornadoes as well. And you see all this moisture that's fueling this system as it's going to be moving our way. We're going to have ample dew points probably close to 70. And then it moves on by. And then we're done. And we're going to dry things out.

and cool down as well. Out and about today, maybe we want to get around a golf in the later you're out the little higher chance that you're going to get caught in a shower. So the morning hours and early afternoon is going to be fantastic to seeing more clouds coming into play. Partly cloudy in 53 right now in North Hills with an east breeze at eight miles an hour. Widespread 50s out there. Still upper 40s in Sanford in Fayetteville currently in 54. Heading out and about for this evening for that walk, just know you might get caught in a shower. Just keep your app handy to see if you got a thunder. shower or rain shower coming close by and by 10 o'clock we're down to 63 and we'll hold in the 60s overnight when this system is gone by Tuesday it's going to feel like January more on that coming up in just a few minutes all right steve thank you the conflict in the middle east entering week three with gulf states intercepting new missiles and drones after iran threatened to widen the conflict and urge evacuations at three uae ports president trump says u.s forces hit military targets on an Iran island and warns its oil infrastructure could be next. Diplomatic efforts remain stalled.

Turkey's foreign minister says quiet back-channel talks could be possible, but formal negotiations aren't moving forward. Meanwhile, Iranians face tough choices about leaving their home country. Only about 1,300 people cross into the country of Turkey daily. Experts warn attacks on critical infrastructure could trigger mass displacement. And in Lebanon, more than 800,000 people have been forced from their homes. Many people are sheltering in cars, on sidewalks, or in converted stadiums, prompting the agencies to warn of a growing humanitarian crisis.

All right. And back here at home, we've got folks in the triangle celebrating Duke winning the ACC men's championship basketball tournament there. And so the Blue Devils face UVA winning 74 to 70. Our Kaye Roderson and Trayvon Miles has what's next for the team. Make it back-to-back ACC tournament championships for Duke men's basketball.

Yeah, special stuff. John Shire set on the podium after this game. He found out something new about his team. I think we did too. Caden Boozer, Nick Homania, Darren Harris, some big time minutes showing up. They were special. Here they are after the game.

Man, it's crazy. You know, obviously, it still doesn't feel real right now. Just trying to... I mean, I don't know. It's crazy, but just really happy about really proud of our guys. This is a great win for us. I dream on being on a winning team like this and been able to perform on the big spotlight.

It feels unbelievable. You know, it's different when you think about it and when you experience it. So just really grateful. There were a lot of questions surrounding this roster coming into the ACC tournament without Patrick Gungba and without Caleb Foster. The players on the team heard that and they knew that. They proved the depth of this team and what they can do potentially going forward. We're down to two starters. We heard a lot of talk saying about this is the time to get Duke.

But you know, where I do for a reason. Admittedly, not Cam Boozer's best night on the floor, but he was still named tournament MVP. Here he is after the win. We can fight the first. We can win ugly. You know, first game with FSU and this game. Obviously, being down to the guys is really tough, but, you know, we find a way. That's going to do us for here in Charlotte later today.

It is Selection Sunday. So we're going to find out where Duke, UNC and NC Statements basketball are headed for the NCAA tournament. That's right. On the women's side, we know that UNC and Duke will be high. hosting in the tournament, so we'll have to see where NC State ends up on that side. From here in Charlotte, I'm Trayvon Miles. I'm Kate Rogerson. Back to you. All right, thanks, guys. In just a few hours, Hollywood's top stars, they're going to descend

on the red carpet for the 98th Annual Academy Awards. And lots of people eager to see the Oscars, who's going to win all the fashions and all the surprises that are happening on stage. ABC's Jacqueline Lee is there at the Adobe Theater in Hollywood with more. Less than 12 hours until Hollywood's A-listers walked the red carpet at the Oscars. The 98th Academy Awards celebrating a wide genre of films, a drama centered around ping pong with Marty Supreme. You back inside. Blues music and vampires in the horror film Sinners. And the life of William Shakespeare in Hamnet, all among the nominees for Best Picture.

The show's producers promising entertainment, fun and plenty of surprises. What are we doing for the Bachelorette Party? Confirming a reunion of the cast from the 2011 movie Bridesmaids. Oh, and there's also going to be a Marvel reunion for the superhero fans. So we're going to have superstars, superheroes, and there is also going to be an extraterrestrial on the stage. Executives staying tight-lipped on the in-memorium segment honoring the Hollywood legends we lost in the past year. Security here is very tight. Both the FBI and Los Angeles Police Department supporting the show organizers to keep everyone safe.

We want everybody that is coming to this show, that is witnessing the show, that is even a fan of the show. when they're standing outside the barricades, we want everybody to feel safe and protected and welcome. And we have a fun fact about this year's show. Organizers really leaning into organic form. They wanted to celebrate beautiful light, trees and nature. Jacklin Lee, ABC News, Los Angeles. All right, Jacqueline, thanks. Hollywood predictions math meets movies tonight. And runners, they've hit the Tobacco Road Marathon Trail for charity funds and Boston. and qualifiers are on the line. And getting a dropper's license

may get a little bit easier in North Carolina. Private schools now allowed to give road tests. But first, here's Steve. All right. Good morning, everybody outside right now. I've got partly cloudy skies. Pretty nice. Temperatures are in the lower 50s, still upper 40s there in Roxborough and Sanford. Going to be a warmer day.

Again, we'll have numbers in the 70s. Watch for a few showers and maybe an isolated strong storm. But tomorrow, the severe weather threat increases all the details after the break. At Desjardin Insurance, we know that when you're a building contractor, your company's foundation needs to be strong. That's why our agents go the extra mile to understand your business and provide tailored solutions for all its unique needs. You put your heart into your company, so we put our heart into making sure it's protected. Get insurance that's really big on care. Find an agent today at Dejardin.com slash business coverage.

This is first alert weather from ABC 11. I witness news. Welcome back everybody. Good Sunday morning to you. It's nice out there right now. A little bit later today. More clouds will come into play. We can't rule out an isolated strong storm. But tomorrow's the day. It's a rare level for a risk. We're going to have two waves, one in the morning, a break, and then the next one in the afternoon out ahead of the main front that moves in. Likely going to have numerous severe thunderstorm mornings and maybe some tornadoes to be dealing with as well. And even some large hail. So a pretty rare event for us tomorrow. in a big time drop after that front moves on through.

It's going to feel like January, early January is at that. As we go throughout the day, we'll get to those 70s. The later you're out, the better chance of getting caught in a shower. So late afternoon, early evening could be a stronger storm or two. Numbers generally in the 50s right now, 54 in Smithfield, 53 Rocky Mount Wilson and Durham currently at 53 degrees. Heading out later today, maybe go down to the Deepak to see Dancing with the Stars. 70s falling to the 60s.

But we're going to hold in the 60s. Matter of fact, overnight tonight, we're going to start quite warm tomorrow. The northeast, the big cities are good for travel today, except Chicago likely going to have delays. And on the backside, big time snow and even blizzard conditions. This is where the severe weather is for today. It's a level three risk. Even worse is it heads toward the east coast tomorrow all up and down the 95 corridor. That risk for severe weather.

And we're in the heart of it that puts us in that level four risk. So far this morning, the major hubs, though, showing no delay. Got your seven day forecast coming up in just a few minutes. All right, Steve, thank you. The DMV is making changes to who can administer its road tests. Starting tomorrow, certified private driving education schools across North Carolina will be authorized to administer the driving skills road test for adults aged 18 and older seeking their first driver's license. The initiative is a change to give adult applicants an alternative to scheduling a taking the road test at a physical DMV driver's license office. So people who pass the road test at a certified school will complete the final testing transaction at the DMV office.

This will also help reduce overall wait times and office visits. Today, runners take over carry for the 16th annual Tobacco Road Marathon. And Oscar Metrics forecasts who will take home the goal. That's ahead. All right, we are back here at 916 on this Sunday morning. Hollywood's biggest night is hours away. As always, experts are weighing in with the predictions, On the winners, who has an impressive success rate is a Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

native, as a math and pop culture wizard. And so, Alicia Viterrelli joins us live from Hollywood with his picks. Your Oscar metrics are already out. The predictions are locked and loaded. Yes, we are live. 21 feature film categories. Then Zossmer's Oscar metrics is the math that determines the big winners on Hollywood's biggest night. Ultimately, it's based on this premise that the best predictor of future behavior is past

behavior. His formula uses winners from previous award shows this season, critic scores, betting models, and other data. No fear. Zossmer says this will be a record-breaking battle between one battle after another and sinners. They're going to face off in 11 categories this year. That's the record. No other pair of movies has ever gone up one-on-one in 11 different categories. For best Best actor, The Math favors sinners Michael B. Jordan, who plays twins. Now we could. There's only been one person ever to win best actor for dual roles. Michael B. Jordan could be the second.

For Best Actress, the Math likes Hamness Jesse Buckley, one battle after another's Sean Penn for Best Supporting Actor, and Weapons Amy Madigan for Best Supporting Actress, another potential record breaker. Her movie got one nomination for Weapons, which was her, herself, as Best Supporting, actress and yet she might actually win. It would be four decades in the making. And for the biggest award of the night? The math does see one battle ahead of sinners, but sinners is in a strong second place and it's getting a lot of predictions out there

online and maybe has enough momentum to pull out ahead. And that means they're going to keep us on our toes till the very end of that award ceremony. Exactly. Okay, thanks Alicia. Happening right now, thousands of runners are hitting the American Tobacco Trail in Carrie for the 16th annual Tobacco Road Marathon and Half Marathon. The race has raised over $2 million for charity, and it serves as a Boston Marathon Qualifier. It started at 7 a.m. And so, again, lots of folks that are out there and carry ABC 11 together

is a proud sponsor of the race. So we are so excited for all those runners, Steve. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, I did that a long time ago. Really? It was hard. Yeah, just a half, just a half. But, yeah, it still counts, Steve.

Great experience, yeah, absolutely. Hey, we got clouds out there right now that are streaming on in. It's partly cloudy. It's a wonderful start to the day. Think a little bit later on we're going to get an isolated shower, even a stronger thunderstorm. You have tons of time to get things done. And then dangerous tomorrow. There's no question. It's a level four risk. Really rare for us to get those, probably get one or two of those every decade. Severe storms are likely for tomorrow. And then behind that front is going to be like January. We go back to the 40s and a hard freeze as we go into early Wednesday morning. But look at how the expanse of the worn or watch areas is going to be.

Basically up and down the 95 corridor and we're in the bullseye. That's that level four risk for the entire viewing area during the day tomorrow. Usually we get in a level one or two. Sometimes rarely we get a level three, but not four. So damaging wind, that's pretty much a guarantee with those storms that roll in. And the tornado risk is pretty high for us. And the hail that develops could be some larger hail. We're talking upwards of two inches in diameter and that can do damage.

storms will be racing along. The winds aloft are going to be 70, 80 miles an hour at about 5,000 feet pushing these storms at a fast pace. So even if it generated a week, 20 mile an hour outflow because of the forward motion, the gust could be up to 75 miles an hour at the surface. So we know we're going to have expansive warnings as we go through the day tomorrow. Might even get a few of them later today in this evening, but this is disassociated with the main system that's coming our way. But we'll get some stronger thunderstorms in a few areas later today into the evening. And then things should quiet down. It's tomorrow morning we'll be watching to see some cells coming our way. These could be severe and maybe some rotation in these as well.

So here's the first batch between six and about 11 o'clock in the morning hours. We'll have to watch and see if we get some rotation with some of those cells. It makes it to the 95 corridor by the time we get to 10 and 11 o'clock. Big time break in the action will warm up with that southerly. wind numbers will be in the 70s. Due points are going to be elevated. And then here's the main player as we get later into the day. And the idea is we want it to be a one congealed line.

That'll still bring severe winds. But if it breaks apart into individual cells, that's when we can get some of those larger tornadoes. And we don't want to see that. And our model does try to break this apart into individual cells. So we'll see if that does indeed happen. Again, this is just one model. The cams, the convection allowing models,

Almost all of them are showing a similar solution to this though. The timing in the afternoon with some of these larger cells going on through. There's two o'clock, likely going to have some warnings with these as they move on through. Once the storms move by your area, the risk of severe weather is pretty much over. But we'll have to wait until four or five o'clock. Once that moves out of here, things will improve and the temperatures will really change behind the front. It is going to get cold with numbers falling all the way down and around freezing or so. So to recap tomorrow morning and afternoon, two rounds of severe weather is likely.

We could have gust with some of those thunderstorms at 60 to 80 miles an hour. Risk of a long track tornado is with us as well and some large hail. Very active day tomorrow. Today we're having numbers in the 70s. Clouds will increase. There's a risk of a late day shower or thunderstorm. And those could be strong as well. We'll have to watch, but nothing like we'll probably see tomorrow.

But look at the temperatures tonight. in the 60s. So we have warmth to start today. We'll get up to the 70s. We'll have due points in the high 60s to near 70 to fuel these thunderstorms that level four risk during the day tomorrow. Once we get to the evening, the severe risk is going to go down significantly. And then the temperature really goes down as well. Wednesday morning, we could have a hard freeze. Thursday, more seasonable. Friday, it's a nice finish to the work week. It's also the vernal equinox. We can call it spring officially at 1046 in the morning. And then back to the 70s. as we head into next weekend. But again, severe weather is likely for tomorrow. If you're about to head to brunch, listen up. You're going to want to love this story if you love a good Bloody Mary. A North Carolina man celebrates a Bloody Mary recipe that really took off. It's today's North Carolina made. Barbara Gibbs shares the story behind Bruce Julian Heritage Foods. 20 years ago, I came up with Bruce Julian Bloody Mary. So, Bruce Julian, a second generation habit.

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So tell me why the Bloody Mary is so good. What is it like? Well, that's secret. say we get asked that all the time and I think Paul's response is we have to shoot you if we tell you. Fair enough. Cheers to Bruce Julian Heritage Foods, North Carolina made. Barbara, thank you. Coming up, Arawley family desperate for answers as they continue to search for their missing sun a year later. And new strikes on Iran's main oil hub as the war escalates. Right now. The game begins in three, two, one. Ready or not too, here I come.

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Here you go to live looking to downtown Raleigh as we get ready to close out the weekend. Good morning, Carolina. It's Sunday, March 15th. I'm Bianca Holman. You're watching eyewitness news on ABC 11 and wherever you stream. The details of the top stories

and all the day's news is just ahead. But first, let's go ahead and check in with meteorologist Steve Stewart for a first look at our forecast for this Sunday. Yeah, sonny looking good. I think later in the day we'll get a shower or thunderstorm around, but most of the day you're fine. Looks great out there right now. We've got partly cloudy skies going on.

We'll likely have a high temperature today getting up there close to the mid-70s. And there could be a shower or thunderstorm a little bit later on. Couple of those could be on the strong side, especially late day into the evening hours. Tomorrow's the main event, though. That's when we're going to have two rounds that come in, one in the morning, a break. And then in the afternoon with the main front that moves in, even outside of any thunderstorms, Gus could be as high as 40 miles an hour. But all the ingredients are there to get a really severe day with all severe parameters on the table.

It's pretty rare to see. Look at how large this area is with that severe risk. And we're right in the heart of it where we have that level four risk for the entire viewing area. Again, level four risk, folks, we get this on average of one to two times a decade. It doesn't happen very often. Tornado risk is high. The large hail risk is elevated and very high risk for damaging straight lines. winds. Again, these are pretty rare for us to get all three of these that high. All that moisture is going to come up and really fuel these thunderstorms. Do-points are going to be approaching 70. The front races on by and then it's over with and we're going to get cold after that. Right now, though, if you're heading out to pretty good this morning, we'll see more clouds this afternoon. Want to get around to golf in. Just know that later you're out. That's when the chance of showers and a thunder shower is going to be going up and that continues into the evening. Fifty-three in the North Hills with an east breeze at 8.

miles an hour. That's about four degrees warmer than this time yesterday. With widespread 50s out there at this hour, fairly uniform, but Clinton right now up to 60 degrees. Evening planner, if you want to take a walk through the neighborhood, just know there might be a shower or storm nearby and numbers getting down to the low 60s and holding there overnight in the 60s. Behind this system by Tuesday, it's going to feel like winter again. More on that coming up in just a few minutes, Bianca. All right, Steve, thank you. Breaking overnight in Fayetteville, police are investigating a shooting that left one. One person dead early this morning on Greystone Road. Officers say an altercation at a house party led to gunfire and the victim later died at the hospital. The homina side unit has taken over and authorities say this is an isolated incident. When they have more information, we will pass it along. Also just into our newsroom, Rocky Mount Police telling us that they responded to a shooting on East Raleigh Boulevard yesterday. On Saturday around 5 p.m., officers found three people with gunshot wounds. Two of them were found dead.

And the third one is in critical condition. So authorities are asking anyone with any information to contact them. Switching gears to international news right now, conflict with Iran entering its third week. And both the U.S. and Israel are stepping up their military campaigns. New strikes targeting Iran's oil infrastructure. Here's ABC's Alex Prashe. The U.S. stepping up its military campaign,

American forces hitting Iran's Karg Island, the country's main hub for oil production. President Trump posting video. of projectiles slamming into an airport in other sites, as Central Command says 90 Iranian military targets on the island were struck. An hours later, in an apparent act of retaliation, drone striking the UAE's main oil hub in Fujaira, forcing the Emirate to suspend some of its oil operations. Iran claiming that strike on Karg Island involved American-made long-range missiles launched from the UAE. In Iraq, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad also under attack Saturday, smoke seemed billowing from the compound. The Pentagon now moving thousands more troops into the region, deploying 5,000 additional U.S. personnel, including 2,200 Marines, joining the more than 50,000 U.S. military personnel already in the region.

Meanwhile, Israel is intensifying its air campaign in Lebanon against Iran-backed Hezbollah. The IDF saying it struck Hezbollah command centers taking out 150 targets in the past two weeks. Israel striking the city of Saigon, smoke seemed billowing out of a residential building. and Iran retaliating. Israel's air defenses over Tel Aviv seen intercepting missiles. Iran's retaliation crippling the region's airspace and effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz through which 20% of the world's oil flows.

That economic impact being felt here at home, the national average for gas, now 367, up 73 cents since this war began, diesel nearing $5 a gallon, driving up transportation costs. UPS and FedEx now announcing new shipping surcharges President Trump is now calling on other countries to send warships to help reopen that straight. Alex Purshey, ABC News, Washington.

Alex, thank you. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, with early symptoms often appearing after the age of 60. That's according to the CDC. For one, Duke nursing student, the issue is personal. Jessica Hook says her passion for care and caring for others started at home after helping family members who struggled with memory loss. I know firsthand what it feels like to have a lack of information and then sometimes misinformation. And so Hook says that those experiences shaped her goal of supporting patients and families navigating Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. And she hopes to bring both care and understanding to people facing the disease.

Community groups in Durham tackling mental health stigma. Wake County students honoring fallen heroes in D.C. But first, good morning, Steve. Hey, good morning there, Bianca. Good morning, everybody. Outside right now, temperatures are in the 50s. It's a pretty nice start to the day. Clouds increase. So later on, watch for a late day shower, a thunderstorm around. And then tomorrow, severe weather is likely. All the details coming up. This is First Alert Weather from ABC 11 eyewitness news. Happy Sunday, everybody. Pretty nice out there right now. Later today, we'll get more clouds and maybe a late day shower, stronger thunderstorm. We'll keep an eye on that. But the big story is tomorrow. A level four risk, very rare for us. numbers will be in the 70s. We'll get around in the morning, a break, and then in the afternoon, the main event gets here. All severe parameters are on the table. A big time drop on Tuesday down to 48 for a high temperature like a cold January day. Today, though, we're good for a while. Just keep in mind the later you're out. There's a risk of getting a shower storm coming in from the south and drifting northward. We'll keep an eye on that for you as well. 50s for temperatures out there right now. A couple spots around 60 degrees. Heading out to the D-Pack later today to watch dancing with the stars. Numbers falling down to the mid-60s when you head home, and don't be surprised if you get caught in a shower or a thunder shower.

Severe weather today from Chicago all the way down to Dallas, likely getting some delays later on. And on the backside, big-time snows are going on. It's a level three risk there on the heartland, level two in Chicago. But again, this is shifting to the east and all up and down the east coast. We have severe weather expected during the course of the day tomorrow. That includes us with that level four risk. So far, though, the major hubs are showing no delays. Got your seven day coming up in just a few minutes.

Bianca. All right, Steve, thank you. In Raleigh, the search for a missing man continues. 34-year-old Rakeem Elliott hasn't been seen since January of last year. Raleigh police say he was last spotted near Hammond Road and I-40. And yesterday, family and volunteers, they searched near Wilmington Street and Callaway Drive. Rakeem left without his cell phone or wallet, so anyone with any information is asked to call Raleigh Police. In Johnson County, one person is in custody after a deadly shooting at a home in Clayton.

It happened on Valley Field Drive in the Flowers community. According to the Sheriff's Office this morning, they found two victims who had been shot. One of the victims died there on the scene while the other was taken to the hospital. Deputies have not shared their names or if they knew the shooter. In Durham, police are investigating a road rage incident that happened yesterday just before 3.30 at the inner-state 85 in Hillendale Road. Officers say a driver of one car filed multiple shots at another car. Thankfully, nobody was hurt, but there was property. damage. Police have not shared any information about the suspect at this time.

Local 8th graders lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Washington, D.C. And a wellness expo in Durham focused on mental health organizers urging people to speak up and seek help. We are local news. ABC 11 eyewitness news continues now. The time now 944 on this Sunday morning in Durham, a handful of community groups held a mind, body, and soul wellness expo at Central Park. It was organized by Nami Durham Alliance Health and Ameri Health Caritas, North Carolina. Organizers tell us the event was meant to break that stigma that by encouraging the community not to only speak out when they're battling a mental health issue, but also to let them know that it's okay to ask for help.

You're not alone. It's okay not to be okay, but it's not okay to stay there. And don't be ashamed. There's help, their support. All you got to do is ask. Saturday's event also had free mental health screenings. Local middle school students made a trip to Washington, D.C. on Saturday for a special ceremony honoring the military. These four Wake Prep Academy 8th graders got the chance to participate in the ceremonial wreath laying at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Their group was chosen after writing an essay focused on being a good citizen. All four have family members who serve in the military, which makes the trip even more meaningful and special to them. We love that they got that opportunity.

It was a beautiful day yesterday. Yeah, it was fantastic. Yeah. And the first half of this day is going to be pretty decent as well. Pretty good. Yeah, get out there and enjoy it later today. It's not going to be terrible. We just have a risk of some showers and thunderstorms.

If you have yard work, things like that, you have tons of time to get it done. But a couple of the storms that do develop later today could have a little pack of punch. It's really tomorrow though. That's where we're going to have the level four risk or severe weather. That is rare for us to have a level four risk. Severe storms are going to be likely. And then behind that system, it's going to be like going back to January. Highest are going to be in the 40s, maybe a hard freeze by Wednesday morning in the mid-20s.

So up and down the East Coast tomorrow, up and down that 95 corridor, this is a large swath of severe weather risk. And we're right in the heart of it with a level four risk across our entire viewing area. All severe parameters are on the table. Wind gusts are going to be the highest threat. But look at the tornado risk. That's pretty high for us as well. Some of these cells are going to be pretty impressive and even some large hail. We're talking upwards of two inches in diameter.

That's big enough to do some damage. And the storms will be moving at a really fast pace. At about 5,000 feet, the winds are going to be between 70 and 80 miles an hour. So that can translate down to the surface, even if the outflow generated, who's calling me right now? This is a bad time. The outflow is generated, say, only 20-mile-hour winds. But if the forward motion is near 60, that means the surface could have gusts upwards of seven. 70 plus miles an hour and we could see that during the day tomorrow as well.

Now later today we'll get a few storms that do develop as we get closer to the dinner time hour. Couple of those could be strong and we'll keep that risk going overnight for a few storms. But again, the big story is tomorrow. In the morning, we can have a round of some stronger storms that roll in. These will likely have severe thunderstorm warnings with them. Quailan will be looking closely to see if there's any rotation in these storms as they move on through. And again, this is just one high resolution model, but most of the cams, the convection allowing models that I'm looking at are showing similar setups to what I'm showing you now.

So this moves by, then there's going to be a lull in the action for a few hours, and the main event's going to come later in the day. And we hope it stays into one congealed line, but it could break apart. Even if it's just one line, we're going to have some wind reports and damage likely. But if it breaks apart into individual cells, that's when we can have some issue with easier to get those rotating and that's when we can get some tornado warnings. And that's likely what our model suggesting as we go through the midday early afternoon hours. And then by the time we get to say like four o'clock, it's going to be pushing east of 95. Once this moves past, then we're pretty much

done with the severe risk. There's the front as it moves on through and then it opens up the door to some really cold air. So to recap again, there's two waves tomorrow, one in the morning and then in the afternoon. With these severe thunderstorms, we could have wind gust at 60 to 80 miles an hour. And there is that risk of a long track tornado. And we're not talking the EF zeros. This could potentially be stronger more like an EF2 tornado potentially and some large hail large enough to even do some damage to your car. We're talking upwards of two inches in diameter. So we'll be in the 70s for highs today. Clouds will move in later on. There's a risk of a late day shower, thunderstorm. And that risk continues through the evening. Even overnight,

there could be a stronger storm. And look at these temperatures in the We should be 40s, so we're going to have more of a June type overnight tonight. And then tomorrow we're in the 70s and it's at level four risk for severe weather. Again, two rounds, one in the morning, one in the afternoon. After that, temperatures take a nose die 48. And then by Wednesday morning, we can have a hard freeze. Some of the outlying areas could be in the mid-20s, more seasonal on Thursday. We finished a work week pretty nice.

We welcome spring. It's a vernal equinox at 1046 in the morning. And then we get to the 70s as we have. headed in the next weekend, but make sure that you do stay weather aware during the day tomorrow. Again, two rounds to be worried about. Okay, goodness. We've got like a pack of skittles of weather options coming up next week. Gotta stay on alert. Thanks, Steve. Now's a great time to go ahead again. Download the free ABC 11 mobile app. We're going to send these watches and headlines directly to your devices. You can also check out the first alert Doppler net and the seven-day forecast at any time.

We'll be right back. Happening tomorrow, Wake County High School students will be celebrated for winning national championships. in construction management. This was the first year of the countywide NAHB student chapter, and the team beat competitors from all across the country. A celebration lunch is set for 12 p.m. at the HBA. And so a pizza run turns into a wild trip and a new comedy coming to Hulu and Disney Plus. Pizza movie follows a shy college student and his reckless roommate who take on an experimental drug and their night quickly spirals. The chaotic college comedy made its world premiere on Friday, and so it made it at South by Southwest, and so they walked the red carpet and all the things,

and here it goes a little, we talk with them. Here's what they said. It's a wild time, and just get ready for, it's like a Harold and Kumar, but it meets everything everywhere all at once. What we really loved about this movie is it was like a playground that we could dump a bunch of our weird comedic ideas into. The writers and directors are unreal. Nick and Brian are great. Sean and Lulu are great scene partners. It's a very talented group of people,

and they made a pretty scary experience. Swing of a project feel really comfy. My character in this movie is the biggest character in the movie. He's the whole reason we're here tonight. He's number one on the call sheet and number one in your hearts. Go watch my movie Pizza Movie on Hulu. Let's do this one. All right, we love that.

You heard him catch pizza movie streaming on Hulu. and Hulu and Hulu a decent Disney Plus starting April 3rd. Inside the Dolby Theater is the Oscars host Conan O'Brien. This is his second year hosting and no doubt he has some tricks up the sleeve for tonight. But when ABC's George Pinocchio sat down with Conan for a one-on-one, he had a few tricks planned as well. But first, they talked about Conan's appearance in one of this year's Oscar-nominated films. Now that you are a bona fide movie star, thanks to if I had legs, I kick you,

Will you be a target of your own monologue? It's possible, you know. I don't like to make fun of myself because I think I'm perfect. Who the hair is? Thank you. I've worked hard. And you got decent hair too.

I'll say that. Yeah. We'll talk about products after this tape. Has being in that movie made you think I want to make more films? Getting a chance to act opposite Roseburn. If you think about a jackpot, like every single, it was all three cherries.

in a row. It was just perfect. That I don't know that that's going to come up again. But if the perfect thing came along, you never know. So we were thinking about what if Conan was in some of the other movies that are nominated this year? What would that look like? What would it look like? If only we could know. Emma Stone and Begonia, but you?

Emma Stone and I have some similarities. Wow. I've never been attracted to myself. But now I am. Nicely done. What if you played the monster role in Frankenstein? You know what? Jacob E. Lordy played.

I've been described as a monster, and if it meant I had his torso, I would take it. You have great hair, but Leonardo DiCaprio had this hair in one battle after another. Oh my God, look at that. You know, that's the robe I tend to wear when I'm drying out after a binge. After like a six-day drinking binge, this is the role by where, and that's the rifle I carry. We thought, you might as well be the Brad Pitt role in F-Wing. Now, when are you going to put my face on this? Because that's just, I just see Brad Pitt here.

Are you seeing perfection? I'm seeing perfection. I'm actually seeing an improvement over Brad Pitt. If you had facial hair, you could be in train dreams in the Joel Edgerton role. Look at that. I could also be the baby. Yeah, wow. This is great.

Doesn't it look like I'm just going to an outdoor venue to see a concert? I mean, that's what it looks. It doesn't look like the table. Train Dreams guy just looks like he would go to outside lands to check out some new band. Here is my favorite. Okay. Conan O'Brien as Aunt Gladys. Oh, my God.

Look at that. Do you have any evil in you that you could play that role? Well, I do have evil. I think you know that. You said that the first time we met. You said you sensed pure evil. And a lot of the equipment didn't work. Remember last year when you interviewed me?

The lights went out? Nightmare. Everything went down. Nightmare. These are all killer. I mean, I think they're fantastic. And we'll just have to see, you know, my job is to take what could be a great evening and ruin it. And that's what I'm going to do.

That's my plan. In Los Angeles, George Pinocchio for ABC News. And we're going to the City of Angels. Jack Lynn Lee joins us live in a few minutes to tell us all about everything that's going down before Hollywood's biggest night. The Blue Devils taking the ACC trophy back home two years back to back and in Middle East. The tensions rising as the conflict enters into its third week. Aid groups warn of worsening humanitarian crisis.