Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here’s what you need to know today.

Your Weather Planner

We have a better chance of rain today.

The first part of the day is mostly sunny to partly sunny.

Highs reach the mid 80s this afternoon.

Scattered showers will develop this afternoon with some thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. 

Lows will fall to the upper 60s tonight.

The rain chance is lower this weekend. 

Highs: 86

Lows: 68

Rain Coverage: 50%

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Around Tampa Bay

1. New water restrictions take effect in Tampa amid ongoing drought
The time of day residents are allowed to water on their watering day is among the biggest changes to the modified water restrictions.

2. LIFTOFF: Artemis II takes off from Kennedy Space Center
The rocket roared like a powerful lion as it raced into the blue sky, as spectators and space lovers hailed it and the crew on as if their cheers were additional fuel. 

3. New construction set for busy east Pasco County interchange
Spectrum News spoke with neighbors about potentially resolving the increased congestion in this week’s Getting There. 

4. Bartow Regional expanding with new ER and more beds
As parts of the Tampa Bay area continue to see major growth, hospitals are seeing a greater need to expand their services.

5. Yankees show support for Rays in Tampa stadium pursuit
The New York Yankees released a statement saying they support the construction of a new ballpark next door as long as it doesn’t affect funding for other sports venues in the area — including theirs.

SEE ALSO: Brewers ride 6-run 8th inning to victory, series win over Rays

Around the Nation

1. Trump says U.S. forces will ‘finish the job’ soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war

2. Republican leaders in Congress say they’ll pursue a path to ending the Homeland Security shutdown

3. Trump, Rubio accelerate talk of U.S. potentially leaving NATO alliance after Iran conflict

4. Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

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Quote of the Day

The systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don’t improve safety because people are often too reliant on them and end up paying more attention to their cellphones and infotainment screens than to the road, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.

At Tuesday’s hearing on two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise system, the NTSB recommended that Ford find ways to improve the way its system monitors drivers, and urged the federal government to establish minimum safety standards. Even though this investigation focused on these Ford crashes, the board made clear that their concerns apply across the industry.