Helene devastated towns in western North Carolina. Three weeks later, dozens of people are missing and thousands are without power. Volunteers, donations and search and rescue teams have poured in.

A milder airmass behind a front has helped bring highs down into the lower 70s this week in the Triad and Foothills. Chilly upper 40s to low 50s for morning lows are expected for morning lows on Thursday east of the mountains.