Saturday has been declared a First Alert Weather Day due to expected rain and possible strong to severe storms.

Merchan, in his ruling Friday, called an unconditional discharge the "most viable solution to ensure finality and allow Defendant to pursue his appellate options." A winter storm watch has been upgraded to a warning as the weather looms.

Areas of the South recently ravaged by a deadly tornado outbreak are again facing the threat of severe weather this weekend as cleanup efforts continue.