Frequent lightening, and worth at least a mention a very low, i want to stress that very le risk, a risk nonetheless a tornado spin up. Never i guarantee but something we are watching. Looking ahead in the forecast for a region as a whole, we have lightening strikes showing up there. And as generally it looks like the western half of our area sees the storms first, then shore points the second half of the day. Youll get sun along the the way too. Very steamy, very soupy. In short it is classic summer weather for our area. Milk bag, all right, thanks very much, katie, good morning. Still early out there in the 5 00 oclock hour and still dark outside but load are looking good. Heres the vine at 24th, everyone traveling around at posted speed, to sta with their and thursdays tend to be a busier travel days too, especially coming off a busy day like yesterday. This is the schuylkill westbound approaching the vine. The truck is pulled off to the side not causing any slow downs. He is just hanging out there on this early thursday. That is probably not going to cause any slow downs because where he is pulled off. For those traveling from new jersey, four to freeway north bound at creek road approaching 295 you can see this is an area around 5 00 that we will typically see this type of the level start and oddly enough 42 freeway does get busy but maintains itself through 6 00 oclock hour. For those traveling in and around new jersey taking ben franklin bridge we are looking good coming out of the area. We have a concert rascal flats, one of my favorites, 4 00 p. M. Atlantic city beach. That whole ban is fantastic. Jimmy buffet 7 00 p. M. At Susquehanna Bank center for those who like that music. All speeds are nice and high. Ladies, over to you home plate, chase utley, you are the man. Wow. And an iconic harry kalas phrase that chase you the thely, unfortunately for us is heading west. Phillies traded utley to the dodgers for pair of minor leaguers. He sat out last nights game but provided a lifetime worth of memories for phillies fans. The trade, to l. A. , he is from california. He went to ucla where he in met his wife. Chase explained why harry quote meant so much to him. We know harry was an amazing person, and that slogan will follow me all over the place and i definitely appreciate that. I have always considered myself a player that plays the game hard and plays the game the right way. I dont necessarily have a definition of that, but i try to play every game like it myself last game. Everyone here just adores this man. So or toy see him leave. Chase tipped his hat, took a moment to say good bye to fans as he left the the field for the the last time as a philadelphia philly. Only ryan howard and carlos ruiz remain from the 2008 world series champion, slowly seeing them one by one getting traded. Or toy see it happen. Just in case you cant believe it is real, l. A. Dodgers tweeted this picture showing utley in that iconic dodgers blue, jersey with the banner, welcome to l. A. He is going home. But happy for him, sad for us of course. Heres the daily news sports page shows utley tipping his cap saying chase utley, youll always be the man it calls utley the most beloved philly in history. Wow. Quite the accolades, vote of confidence. But such a nice guy, what he has done for the community, he and his wife very active as pet advocates. You just like him as a guy. He dont think he is a very nice person but he just does it all. L. A. s gain is our loss. So true. Happening today, a man arrested for recent tire slashing spree in south philadelphia is set to appear in court today. Twentynine yearold norman of new jersey is a accused of, slashing tires in the 9,000 block of ellsworth street in august 3rd. Police say he was caught in the act and had a knife right in his hand. He faces several charges, including criminal mischief. Former president jimmy carter is holding a News Conference this morning to discuss his cancer diagnosis. Last week the 39th president revealed cancer spread to other parts of his body. Mr. Carters family has a history of pancreatic cancer. The disease claim his brother, father and his sisters. His mother had had Breast Cancer which later spread to her pancreas. Developing right now, anger in st. Louis over a shooting involving a Police Officer leads to nine arrests. Police started firing smoke bombs and tear gas at protesters who were angry over shooting of an 18 yearold. Police say man pointed a handgun at officers serving a search warrant. Police chief says crowd ignored requests to clear a road and threw bricks and bottles. Smoke was used, smoke as you would see in the fourth of july. After that it didnt have any effect with the crowd. Tear gas was deployed, to clear the intersection. Police say some businesses were burglarized and someone set a koran fire. 5 06. White house says president obama has been informed of the deaths of the three Fire Fighters from Washington State. They died yet baddeling a fast moving fire in that region. Cbs news correspondent weijia chen has latest outside. This flag is flying at half staff in honor of the Fire Fighters battling a raging wild fire in the region. Authorities in the county believe the crew was involved in the vehicle accident when they were overtaking by the wind swept flames. We are trained to do a job and you know, there are times when some things go bad but that fight still has to go on. Reporter as fire continues scorching land and structures wednesday, a steady stream, filed out of the tourist town. Thousands of people around the region have moved south, to safety. I dont know how government will pay for it and i dont know how the people will rebuild. It is just horrible. Reporter Fire Fighters are also trying to get a handle on another group, of fires burning to the east. One of which prompted evacuations, of both people and cattle in the town here. So far Officials Say the fire in the county is 50 percent contained, with more hot, windy dusty conditions expected the tied could turn at the a moment. Moments notice. Natasha chen, cbs news. Residents are cleaning up after 4 inches of rain fell in a quick summer storm. We will show you damage just ahead. Caught on cameraeq a moment a Washington State the motel blew up, we will update the worker injured in that blast. Heavy rains caused delays at atlantas airport but it is what happened next that is incredible, we will show you the bolt of lightening that hits a jumbo jet on the runway. Congratulations are in order for Kelly Clarkson she made a big surprise announcement on stage shes expecting baby number two with her husband. Absolutely, apparently the the couple already have a daughter, require rose, she was born in june of 2014, so, they are wrapping up a family of four. Remember her in that first season of american idol. She has done very well for herself. We will take a short break. We will be right back. It is the story of the morning, chase utley heading to the dodgers. Lets check with justin finch at our sports radio 94 wip. We just noah lot of phillies fans will have a lot to say about this this morning, justin. Reporter erika and nicole, yes, this is talk of the wip, and talk of the city and fans near and far heard that chase utley one of the greats of the 2008 world series is heading out to the phillies, on to l. A. , as you guys said, as phillies retool their roster. The lets show you pictures from last night, this is chase utleys locker looking surreal, after 13 seasons with the philadelphia phillies. He called them among greatest of his career and his life and he said it was clear, once trade talks were beginning that he wanted an active role in where he went to go. He sent a list of teams to the front office including the dodgers, happens to be one of his home team picks. He got the best deal in the end as did the team. He did acknowledge he is coming off a rocky season, that ankle injury but he has been hitting better a and looking more like the powerhouse player fans have become used to over the the years. In the locker room fellow players said he set the bar very high to follow and fans say, that this news is for them very bitter sweet, lets take a listen. He is not going to be winning anything here. We will in the win anything at least for three years. So probably more. So what is utley going to be in three years, he will be a depleted player why not let him finish out the player where he has some hope to do something more. Reporter it wont be like he wont know anyone with the dodgers. Of course, a reunion between him and Jimmy Rollins who left the Team Last Year in the trade to l. A. They are looking forward to more double plays, between the two of them in the coming months, and weeks. Also we are getting Darnell Sweeney from the dodgers, he is an outfielder, switch hitter but fast speed. We are getting a righthanded pitcher john richie who said he is exited to join the team. We are here throughout the morning. We will bring you reaction from angelo and guys coming up here later in the show. We are live from wip, im justin finch for cbs3 eyewitness news. Those board will be lighting up today, with so many people weighing in. Justin, thanks. Thank you. Were seeing new video of the exact moment that a natural gas leak exploded and destroyed a section of the Washington State motel. Guests had had previously been evacuated after a gas odor was notified and a force of the the blast drew Fire Fighters back several feet and left gas Company Worker with severe burns on his arms and fractured spine. Amazing video here a passenger catches lightening hitting a plane waiting on the tarmac. The passenger was shooting the runway, can you believe it at hearts field Jackson International airport in atlanta with his cell phone. The planes were in a Holding Pattern when the the lightening bolt hit that plane. The man didnt realize plane was hit until he watched that video later on but man, is that scary. That is just frightening. You dont always notice, until you see it in slow motion. Go back and watch that video, something to see. Homeowners and businessness union county, new jersey are checking damage after a afternoon storm triggered flooding. 4 inches fell in Scotch Plains forcing drivers on route 22 to abandoned their cars. Nothing else to do there. Homes and businesses flooded out including one where water came up to the door trapping employees nearby inside. We get the the water out, all of the bays and the office. Reporter how much water did you have in here. Maybe 2 inches. Wow. Another auto body shop most of the cars were just out ride destroyed and when rain comes down that fast, katie, what can you do. Absolutely. Is that what we have today. We will see potential for some flooding in our area too. We have to deal with heavy pockets of showers and thunderstorms, as well, and as we start off by taking you outside first and foremost to storm scan three we will show you the local level first and then talk about what the bigger story is with this storm system. Right now any wet weather is confined off to the south and west but do you see how heavy it is, all right. Anything that fires up for us will bring with it some heavier downpours as well. Now, wide zoom, all right. We will show you this storm in the entire. Big guy. We have been tracking this for a couple days, it is finally making its arrival here later today, the cold front that is, it is draped back toward dallas and center of the circulation still can find across canadian border. This is huge. We are dealing with a very expansive storm system and that is why it is taking the week to cross through. So watch out for scattered showers and storms today, heavier rain, storms, coming through in a solid line as we go into tonight and then tomorrow morning, it looks as though we will dry it out in the city and points west in the afternoon at the latest i should say and then we are left with a a decent weekend overall. Lets talk about tropics too. Lots to cover here, danny still a tropical storm, however, it is running into relatively low wind sheer, in other word, nothing to inhibit this. There is lots of warm water. We expect that it will eventually achieve hurricane status and unfortunately wind have turned up here and it may make it a close call, of an impact to portions of Lesser Antilles from saint lukes and saint johns. That is something we will keep a close watch on if you have any travel interest that way. For now it is quiet as can be, really muggy in our own live Neighborhood Network where we are in the 70s in most locations. As we warm up we will get in the mid 80s later today. Because of more cloud, we will not see temperatures climb or spike as easily but it doesnt mean it doesnt feel uncomfortable outside as we watch those storms, move in keep umbrella on stand by. Scattered for now meisha but they will become more widespread. I have got the 21 in my purse, my car, they are every where. Im prepared, katie, good morning everyone. Happy thursday. Still dark out there. It has that grumbling clouds and plenty of headlights on the roadway. Thinks schuylkill westbound approaching belmont avenue. So you can see this, plenty of activity, just good activity. We have construction, no accidents to report, that is a always good news. I95 southbound at cottman this is an area i watch because this area picks up in the 5 00 oclock hour. It is looking nice both from the southbound and northbound direction on i95. Basically anywhere on i95 is looking pretty good. Heres the boulevard as you a approach southbound coming toward the schuylkill, kind of a steady flow of vehicles here as well. For those thinking of leaving your homes you are still in good company. Everybody is traveling in and around the area at posted speeds. Speaking of construction the pennsylvania turnpike east and westbound direction between Fort Washington and bensalem, the the right lane block for those traveling in and around this area. Erika, over to you. South african authorities are telling olympic runner and double amputee oscar pistorius, in the so fast, it turns out, he will not be leaving prison tomorrow. Pistorius was set for release on parole and house arrest. He served ten months of the fiveyear sentence for killing his girl friend reeva stein cam in 2013. South African Justice Department says pistorius was approved for parole and house arrest too early but they did not say when they would consider his release, again. Thailands military rulers say mondays bombing in downtown bangkok is not likely the work of international terrorist. The blast killed at least 20 people and injured more than 120 others. It happened at a popular tourist site that is men to attract chinese visitors. The authorities are still looking for at least one suspect. Some say it is a sad sign of the times, National Movie chain has announced it will check bags before admission. Regal Entertainment Group, the largest theater chain, say bags of any kind are subject to inspections. The move follows a theater shooting in louisiana a where a gunman killed two women last month. Earlier police in mashville killed a man who attack movie goers with pepper spray and a hatchet. While some called it an invasion of privacy others say being safe is more important. I would feel much safer for my baby, knowing that shes going to the move fist that would happen. One less thing to worry about. Regal Entertainment Group posted this on their web site saying quote we acknowledge that this procedure can cause inconvenience and it is not without any flaws but hopes these are minor in comparison to increased safety. 5 20. Philadelphia medical examiner a says st. Joseph prep Football Player that died during a spring work out in april died as a result of the cardiac condition. Fifteen yearold ryan gill yard died of cardiomyopathy, a condition that causes thickening of the heart muscle. Freshman died shortly after collapsing april 18th at the schools practice feel. 5 21 right now. A florida sinkhole that swallowed a man alive two years ago has opened up. We will tell you why Officials Say it is not a threat to the public. Also ahead while eagles are in training camp, food vendors are getting ready with a brand new menu. 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Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your house needs or has recently received a vaccine. In a medical study, most stelara® patients saw at least 75 clearer skin and the majority were rated as cleared or minimal at 12 weeks. Stelara® helps keep my skin clearer. Ask your doctor about stelara®. Phillies traveling to miami to play marlins, first game of the post you the thely another a utley, of course, on his way to los angeles, and he spent his last night in the dug out. In the final game of the blue jays series, one of the the new phillies provided sports, aaron altear had his first hit and rbi in the first inning. He added a home run later. So he is a off to a great start in the majors. Phillies win sevenfour, ending their four game losing streak. Like to see that. Chip kelly and ravens coach John Harbaugh kick off first of three joint practices in south philadelphia yesterday. Joe flacco, of course from audubon, new jersey a local guy but he is back home ahead of saturday nights preseason game with the bird. Eagles and ravens went at it for two hours yesterday and they will do it again today. Fans will enjoy new choices this year when it comes to eating the at eagles game. Listen to this. New meat ball sandwich made from beef brisket and cheese. New this season Delaware County favorite zachs hamburger, yes. Really, interesting. Thinks also new chipotle mack and cheese and my favorite option, pizza from pizzeria vetri. They are going gourmet. You might be saying fans will be eagles green with envy. You might say it. It looks so good though. All those food options and there is something about getting a cheese stake or something at a Football Game but in the home game try something different. Gone are days where we had hamburger, cheese stake, maybe a side of fries, but chipotle mack and cheese. Love it. 5 26. Coming up next, donald trump has a message for all people, pope francis. Why the republican president ial hopeful says he would scare the pontiff. Some of the things he a says, and ross california flats, are set to play a free beach front concert we are live with the preview. Will the weather hold up. It looks like it will be a close call. We are going to be dealing with wet weather issues throughout date into tonight as well, little different scenario depending on time of the day we will track it all and that is all coming up, erika. Also watch out for parrot head on the roadway jimmy buffet will be in town tonight too. A lot of traffic on area roadways. We will have the latest detours and delays when we come right back. Good morning. Good morning, everybody. Today is thursday, august 20th, im nicole brewer. Im erika von tiehl. In the news concerns in a West Philadelphia neighborhood after another sexual assault, we have details for you. Good bye to the man empty locker, wonderful memories are all that remains of the chase utleys time as a philly. We will have more on his career in philadelphia. So or toy see him go. So happy for him. Yes. Ape if that is not sad enough we have a storm moving in. We have a little bit of rain. It is spotty,. Well, were trying here. We have to find a positive when we are dealing with soupy air, humidity, bad hair day, on top of it all, it is hot, steamy, i know, blah, right, i can hear you. Tomorrow