Good evening, Central New York. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Tonight will be cloudy and unsettled with rain. Some freezing rain will be possible, especially for the North Country, Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley and Catskills. Precipitation will taper later tonight with some patchy fog possible.

Roads may be slick and slippery in these areas during this time. Friday will be quieter with plenty of clouds and the risk for a spotty shower or patchy drizzle.

While Saturday will be breezy and milder, there will be the risk for scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Highs will be in the 50s and 60s.

Our weather quiets down Sunday into the start of next week as temperatures remain above average.

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Today’s Big Stories

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3. Former Department of Agriculture official to run for CNY U.S. House seat

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5. Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown and disaster response.

6. Iranian warship sunk by the U.S. was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India

An Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters in the Indian Ocean on its way home, New Delhi said.