Evening Briefing in Central New York: June 19

Good evening, Central New York. We end the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather forecast.

Your weather planner

Our weather will remain uncomfortably warm this evening, with lows mostly in the 70s. A spotty shower or thunderstorm seems likely mainly after midnight.

Thursday morning’s clouds will give way to more sunshine in the afternoon and temperatures will warm again.

Be prepared with plenty of water and sunscreen and remember to take breaks if you spend time outside.

Any outdoor projects this weekend? There will be some showers and thunderstorms.

Tomorrow’s forecast

Hourly Forecast for Central NY | Hourly forecast for the southern level | Hourly Forecast for Northern New York

The big stories of the day

1. 2 families hospitalized after house explosion in Syracuse, 3 children seriously injured

Two families who were in a Carbon Street home that exploded Tuesday afternoon were taken to a hospital for treatment, according to city Fire Chief Michael Monds. The victims were a mix of adults and children. All 13 people have been found, authorities said.

2. Meet the Republican candidates running in New York’s 48th State Senatorial District

It’s typically an uphill climb for Republican candidates in some state office races in Central New York. However, two Republican candidates have stepped up and hope to reverse this trend.

3. Central New York school districts approve revised budgets

Residents of the Ithaca City School District said yes to the $163 million spending plan and $1.6 million to purchase new vehicles, including two electric buses. In the Newfield Central School District, the proposed $25.4 million budget also passed by a vote of 387-261.

4. Baty expands on-field horizons for Syracuse Mets

The New York Mets’ first overall draft pick in 2019, Baty is on a tear at the Triple-A level for Syracuse. In nine games this season, he has a 1.166 bases-plus-slugging average, hitting .395 with three home runs and 11 RBIs.

5. Temperatures inside cars can become dangerous in minutes

Even when it’s cool outside, cars can quickly reach dangerous temperatures. The CDC says that even with cracked windows, the temperature inside a car can rise nearly 20 degrees in the first 10 minutes.

6. Willie Mays Appreciation: The “Say Hey Kid” inspired generations with talent and exuberance

Long after “The Catch” and its 660 home runs, and its daring sprints around the bases with its hat drooping, Willie Mays could still command a room like no other.

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