of actress, play wright and activist. ruby dee was 71. a huge explosion in utah was recorded by a trooper. it sent a piece of metal 1/4 mile away landing near the trooper's patrol car. they say it could have been fatal. >> if my trooper had not moved his car, it's likely he would have been seriously injured or killed. it took out a chunk of asphalt. >> before the explosion the trooper created a roadblock to prevent people from getting too close to the fire. now to weather and the severe storms hitting parts of the country. heavy rain in western new york caused severe flooding washings away a 30 foot section of road in bennington. central texas wednesday you can see a trampoline flying a few yards there right down the street. so what's in store for this weekend? nbc meteorologist dylan dreyer is here with the forecast. good morning. >> good morning, frances.