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WITN First Alert Weather

We'll enjoy some nice weather to kick off the fall season today with the autumnal equinox officially occurring at 2:19 p.m. Skies will run mostly sunny with a northeast breeze at 5-12 mph. Early upper 50s will peak in the mid 80s this afternoon. Winds will turn to the south at 5-10 mph Tuesday lifting the highs to the upper 80s under continued mostly sunny skies. | WITN-TV

The quiet weather will come to a close after this weekend, with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s, along with clouds and passing showers. Unsettled showers and passing storms arrive after Monday and into the next few days. A few showers could contain heavy downpours and a rumble of thunder. Temperatures hold in the upper 70s and lower 80s, with humidity increasing. If you are heading to the coastline, watch for moderate to high rip currents for areas beaches, as winds remain out of the northeas

A Greenville caretaker has been charged after warrants say she sprayed a disabled child in the eyes with Lysol. Join Meteorologist Charlie Ironmonger for more from the WITN Newsroom and the First Alert Weather Center. | WITN-TV

Kinston’s mayor has been selected as part of a statewide leadership program. Join Meteorologist Charlie Ironmonger for more from the WITN Newsroom and the First Alert Weather Center. | WITN-TV

A now former Ayden police officer is facing serious charges that he abused a woman, a child, and fired a shotgun inside his home. Join Meteorologist Charlie Ironmonger for more from the WITN Newsroom and the First Alert Weather Center. | WITN-TV