Everyone is in a mad dash today to get off campus today and on the road to start their fall break. Find out the best way to get to where you’re going with Reesenews local weather and traffic reports below:

Weather report for Chapel Hill, NC (via The National Weather Service):

This afternoon: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind between 11 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Traffic report (via North Carolina Department of Transportation 12:55 p.m. Wednesday):

Interstate 40 eastbound toward RDU:

• No accidents.
• Average traffic speed 55+ mph.
• Road construction between exit 289 and exit 293 eastbound beyond RDU

Interstate 40 westbound toward Greensboro:

• No accidents
• Average traffic speed 55+ mph.

Interstate 85 southbound toward Charlotte:

• No accidents
• Average traffic speed 55+ mph (north of Salisbury traffic slowed to 35 mph due to construction)
• Road construction north of Salisbury. Closed or narrowed roads.

Visit NC DOT travel information for more specific route information and check back with Reesenews for updates.