Really high humidity, the killer this weekend, will slow everybody down, try to stay cool, talking heat indexes up around 110, probably worse of it, stay indoors, air conditioners running all over the place, hopefully they work where you are, and already, temperatures Still Holding in the lower 80s at this hour, around philadelphia, 83 officially at the airport, if it stays in the lower 80s, that could set the record high low temperature for this date. It is currently at 81, so 83, where we could break the record. Southwest wind at 8 Miles Per Hour, but it feels like 92 degrees, when you factor in the humidity, at 5 00 a. M. This morning. We have the excessive heat warning throughout the entire Delaware Valley, exception up in the poconos, will be under heat advisory, through the afternoon. Soap, again, throughout this entire weekends, high temperatures, mid 90s, tropical humidity levels, so it will feel more like 105 to 110 today and tomorrow, drink water, just take it easy, current air temperatures, 83 from the city on southward, lower 80s, some 70s now showing up toward the Lehigh Valley and berks county, 79 in doylestown, palmyra coming in at 83 degreesment again the heat index right now, what it feels like, 92 in philadelphia, 87 in wilmington, thats impressive stuff there for this hour. 96 degrees for the high for philadelphia, again heat indexes up around 110, what it will feel like. At the shore full sunshine, 90 degrees, see chance for the shower or storm up in the poconos with highs in the upper 80s, well talk about if there are any big changes coming up in the forecast as long as temperatures go. Justin, thank you. Trying to stay cool when it is so hot and humid. It is easier said than done. Cherry graying from sister station kyw news radio, live on kelly drive to see how runners and joggers are fighting to see. Hard to believe anyone would be out in this heat. Are you seeing anyone yet . Reporter good morning, rahel, they are fighting this heat by avoiding it, i have not seen a Single Person at this point, because that mercury is going up, up, up. I just checked in the truck, we already are hitting 85. Justin said 110. Im hot and bothered and it is not a good thing, take a look at the video, what folks have been doing across the city to stay cool. Plastic pools on the block, lots of cool treats like ice cream, popsicles. While this seems like a lot of fun, it is a great idea. Here are few pieces of advice. First, you can stay cool by staying in airconditioning, limiting out door activities, and wearing loose, light fitting clothing. Second, you can stay hydrated, dont wait until youre thirsty, drink lots of water, and avoid alcohol. Third, you can stay informed, inform others, check on your kids to make sure theyre not sweating too much. Keep your pets inside, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Remember, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are real. If someone is not sweating excels i have lit or not drinking, get them to a cool place, excels i have heat has claimed more lives than other weather events. Now, back out here live, like i said, not any joggers yet this morning. But if you have to exercise, or have to do some outdoor work in your yard or Something Like that, do it early. Because once the sun comes out, and it will get extremely hot, and have a little bit of fun. Later today, ill be at the pool, ill have some water ice in hand, go to museum, go to movie, try to stay cool today. Live on kelly drive, cherri gregg, kyw news radio for cbs3, Eyewitness News, back to you, rahel. Very good advice, there thank you. The Philadelphia Corporation for aging heat line is taking phonecalls this weekend. If you or someone you know needs help beating the heat, call 215 7659040. The heat line will be open today and tomorrow from 8 30 a. M. To midnight. New this morning, stabbing in south philadelphia sends a man to the hospital. Unclear what led to the stabbing which happened outside genos steaks on south ninth street. A 20 year old man is undergoing treatment for stab wounds to the shoulder. So far no arrests and Police Continue their investigation. Police are also investigating assault in northeast philadelphia, investigators say a 34 year old man was attacked, at the corner of bustleton avenue and red lion road. There is no word this morning on the extent of his injuries or whether police have made any arrests. Philadelphia Police Identify two suspect in some frightening robberies targeting asian business owners, and that police want the publics help to track them down. Here are the suspect police are trying to find. Norman bell win and anthony campbell, both men known to them. We also have some Surveillance Video, take a look, police say the suspects have been targeting asian owned businesses with homes that are above the shops. They reportedly struck 12 times since may. Police say the suspect threaten the victims at gunpoint, tie them up, and then rob them. Both males have eight warrant against them, still working to gather more information, but they are considered armed and dangerous, not quite sure of their whereabouts at this point, but hoping the public who has helped us immensely in this investigation can come forward where these individuals may be. We want to give you another look at these suspect, if you know where they are, you are urged to contact philadelphia police. And this woman wanted for confrontation at target store in wilmington. Police say she poured bleached on another customer after getting into a fight at the store on brandywine parkway. Some of the bleach also landed on a one year old child, in the victims cart. Woman last seen getting into a small white car. There is now a 10,000 reward for information in the shooting of a six year old boy in germantown. This morning, that child continues to fight for his life. Investigators say, mahaj brown sitting in a car with his godfather thursday night when gun battle broke out on 500 block of ashmead street. Police say the boy was shot several times with assault rifle. Three other men were also wounded. Eyewitness news spoke to browns grandmother. It just took a lot. His little body was riddled with bullet, and i just, just cant believe it. They have to regard for anybodys life, let alone a childs life. And Police Believe two rival groups were shooting at each other. The violence comes days after another six year old, little girl shot just a mile away. Police are also offering 10,000 reward in that case. Philadelphia police hope you can help them track down the man accused of assaulting a septa driver. It happened on route 38 bus, on south broad, august 3rd. Police say the suspect, who as you can see there, was caught on Surveillance Video punched the driver, then slammed the drivers head on to the dashboard and bit him in the face. If you recognize this suspect, contact police. Former penn state assistant football coach, jerry sandusky, took the stands as he south a new trial. He claims his lawyers bangled his 2012 trial which he was found guilty of sexually abusing ten boys. Eyewitness News Reporter greg argos talked to sanduskys Trial Attorney and tells us now what he says prevented Effective Council. We just have time, thats the basis for why sanduskys 2012 Trial Attorney says he was not able to provide effective defense for the former penn state assistant football coach. We were ineffective because we werent given sufficient time. If we had sufficient time we could have developed all kinds of things. Friday he testified in a hearing which could lead to a new trial for the convicted child sex offender. But first, to speak for the first time, was sandusky himself. Now representing the 72 year old convicted child sex offender. He has filed petition for post conviction relief saying sanduskys original trial was botched since his client did not receive Effective Council from trial defense attorney, joe a. M. And dole a. In this particular case, decisions were made that permitted an innocent man to be prosecuted. Says those decisions including allowing sandusky to be interviewed by bob costus, woad bloating the coach, petition also points out grand jury leaks waiving preliminary hearing, and sandusky never testifying until today as reasons for a new trial. Never until today that he was able to say i did not do these things. The prosecutors for the state say the 2012 defense was effective and it was sandusky who had the final say with the decision that is were made at that time. Now, i poe with al lindsey; he is sanduskys attorney current, he told us this hearing will continue on august 22, thats a monday, and it is then we could hear from the original prosecutors in this case, they could take the stand and testify. Reporting here in center county, greg argos, cbs3, Eyewitness News. Closing arguments in the trial of Pennsylvania Attorney general, kathleen kane, are set for monday. Kane decided not to testify or put on any defense witnesses at her perjury and obstruction trial. Her lawyer said they dont think the government proved it case. Testimony started with reporter hughes news article is at the heart of the case against kane. On the stand, Chris Brennan wouldnt say who sent him secret grand jury document, fighting pennsylvania shield law. Reputed philadelphia mob bass joey merlino, seen here on the left, is out of jail on 5 million bail, on the left there. Judge in florida has ruled merlino be released on house arrest, and that he wear an ankle monitor. He is chargeable dollars with taking part in Healthcare Fraud scene. One of four dozen reputed members of east coast Crime Syndicate who were arrested and charged last week. He lives in boca raton. Dangerous heat and storms, justin back with information on when the worse of it will impact your weekend. Also ahead, it is not the heat but the rain thats causing severe flooding down south. Coming up next a major problem for a slow moving storm this weekend. And officials want to keep ecigarette out of the wrong hands. Stephanie stahl breaks down the new regulations that aims to stop children from getting ahold of them. [ cellphone vibrates ] [ cellphone vibrates ] [ cellphone vibrates ] [ cellphone vibrates ] [ bell rings ] buy online. Ready in an hour. Werent you just. . Got it. Staples. Make more happen. Us Officials Say american drone strike last month killed a top Islamic State group leader in afghanistan. They say kahn died, designated him a global terrorist. Turning to campaign 2016, Hillary Clinton puts pressure on donald trump, to release his tax returns. At a rally in pennsylvania, trump says there is only one he can lose the state in november. Cbs correspondent craig boswell. Come here for a second, please . Reporter donald trump put on united front during rallies in pennsylvania. Were raising a lot of money for the republicans. Frustrated with trumps message, some republicans urged the rnc to cut off funds to his campaign thursday. Trump tried to walk back at his comment that obama and clinton were the founders of isis. Obviously being sarcastic, them, but not that sarcastic to be honest with you. Republican nominee toured a manufacturing plant and talk with workers in altoona. Republican nominee hasnt won pennsylvania since 1988. The only way we can lose, in my opinion, i really mean this, pennsylvania, is if cheating goes on. A new National Pole shows clinton opening a wider lead over trump in the battlegrounds state of colorado, north carolina, virginia, but the race is tight nerve florida where clinton has fivepoint lead. Clinton released her 2015 tax returns friday, earlier this week, she called on trump to do the same. He refuses to do what every other president ial candidate in decades has done, and re lows his tax returns. Clintons returns shows she and bill made more than 10 million in donations a Million Dollars to charity, most of it to the Clinton Family foundation. Craig boswell, cbs3, Eyewitness News. And weve learned Hillary Clinton is coming back to philadelphia next week. Shell campaign tuesday afternoon at West Philadelphia high school. Doors open to the public at 11 15, and the rally start at 1 15. Louisianna has declared state of emergency, as heavy downpours drench the area in more than 3 inches of rain an hour. The torrential downpours force the rescue of dozens every people stranded in their home, one man was swept away by the waist high water. His body later recovered by authorities. Heavy rains are expected to continue throughout the weekend. Very sad, justin joins us now, any rain in our forecast . We do have some scattered showers, storm chances, but again key word storm chances, wont bring whole lot of relief. To get lucky, maybe hour drop in the temperatures, but so humid out there, it wont help things much. Pretty nasty. Tough to breathe out in the city, temperatures still in the 80s at this hour, feels like the 90s. I walk my dog in the morning and i couldnt believe how hot it was. I dont remember it has been that hot so earl. I just seems to be definitely the warmest morning weve had so this weekend both today, tomorrow, it will be rough out there. Take it easy. We look out live, right now, it is quiet as far as the weather goes. Clear skies over center city, looking south from our roof camera, just very muggy outside, with temperatures in the 80s, but feels like the 90s at this hour, when you factor in the humidity. Tropical air mass is in place throughout the next 48 hours. Look at these temperatures from the city on southward. We are low 80s, dover, delaware, checking in at 80 degrees. Seventynine in newark, millville 81 degrees as well as wildwood, cherry hill, same situation. Ocean water temperatures dropped little bit. Very warm past few days, hit the lower 80s off the coast of new jersey back to the six 60s, strangest southerly breeze, pushes cents the warm surface water out to the sea. Relief down the shore today and tomorrow. Seventysix chalfont, impressive up toward the Lehigh Valley poconos, low 70s at this hour in mount poconos, 76 allentown. What it feels like when you factor in the humidity, unbelievable. 92 degrees for the heat index in philadelphia, 89 in millville, 91 in wildwood, swweating out in dover at this hour, at 92, and look at the dew point temperatures, this is tropical air, mid and upper 70s, dew point of 81 in dover, i mean, thats pretty extreme here to see dew point this high, and it stays like this today, through tonight, and tomorrow. So, pretty much the dew. 77 degrees, thats unsufferable. We havent seen that too often this summer. So this will be the trend the next 48 hours, so just take it easy if you have to head outside especially during the prime time daylight hours. Now, we do have showers, storms, well to the north and west, cold front, this will take its time to get in here, probably, not until later sunday into monday, until then, just sitting in this warm humid air mass, and again, each afternoon there is a chance for scattered shower or storm. We do find that some relief at the shore, probably the best place to be, jersey shore, delaware beaches this weekend, temperatures still hole hot, up around 90 degrees, nice breeze out of the south wells, again ocean water off Atlantic City, 65 degrees, uv index running high in eight out of ten. So 90s today, will feel more like 110 around the city, during the afternoon, maybe that late day shower or storm, the front approaches us tomorrow, better chance for some scattered showers tomorrow evening. Once the front passes not quite as humid monday. So there is some relief in site. And dont get me wrong, though it, wont be the best day, big drop in humidity, but notice the difference, so, through this afternoon, pop up shower or storm, gone by the evening hours, so tonight, we will keep things nice and dry. Tomorrow start off dry, late afternoon, evening, you can see little bit more coverage, in the showers and storms, again, they can contain some heavy rainfall because so much humidity out there. Look at the heat index values, up around 110 later this afternoon, it will stay hot tonight it, will feel close to 100, even 11 00 at night here around the city. Then tomorrow slightly cooler, 104, 105, but hey, whats the difference, 1105 . 105, 110 . Just hot. Very humid tonight, low of around 80 degrees, chance for storm early. Check out the seven day forecast, no huge changes, at least drop in the temperatures, but do go back to the upper 80s, eventually next week, but we have to get through this weekend with highs in the 90s, and pretty much each day there is the chance for scattered shower or storm. Rahel, back to you. Good point, after 100 degrees who is counting, right . Hot. Yep. Thank you. Twentytwo passengers, two crew members were hospitalized, after a jet blue plane had to be diverted thursday night due to severe turbulence. Described by one passenger as scene from a movie. Plane was en route from boston and sacramento when severe turbulence caused the plane to drop suddenly and began violently rocking back and forth. Probably went flying way up in the air, my laptop flew way up in the air. I felt like i was on the tower of terror. We just dropped like that, without a warning. How is this . Turbulence apparently so bad some of the overhead bins had cracks in them. All the passengers who were taken to the hospital were released by late in the morning, and the flight originally bound for sacramento did land safely after more than seven hours, after the scheduled arrival. And the food and Drug Administration is cracking down on who can get their orthopedics on electronic cigarette. New rules have gone into effect banning sales of the smoking devices to those under 18. Stephanie stahl reports, the new restrictions are part of the fdas plan to extends its regulatory powers against all Tobacco Products. Twentyseven year old matthew ryan gave up regular cigarette, for Electronic Cigarettes about a year ago, and so far, hasnt looked back. It doesnt have that same after taste of smoking like cigarettes, dont very the terrible smell when i walk around. But the government is concerned these products can end up in the hands of children, so new rules are taking effect banning sales to minors. The new fda regulations make it illegal to sell ecigarettes, cigars, or hook a Tobacco Products to anybody under the age of 18. Experts believe flavor Tobacco Products and ecigarettes one reason use among teenagers has sky rocketed, and the f d. A. Says ecigarettes can contain nicotine which is addictive. The earlier a kid experiments with an addictive nicotine containing product, the more likely it is theyll progress to regular use that far product. New rules require retail tears now verify a customers age via photo i. D. F d. A. Says vendors will first get a warning letter if theyre caught selling to minors, theyll face fines if it happens a second time. 1ecigarette Industry Group maintains the products are safe saying science has confirmed vapor products are 95 less farm full than regular cigarette. But, many doctors dispute that. Im stephanie stahl, cbs3, Eyewitness News. Still ahead, taking you behind the scenes of whats new this theatres this weekend. Im kevin afraid err frazier, meryl streep transforms into infamous bad singer, and Robert Redford help bring you brush your teeth diligently. Two times a day, right . But 80 of your mouths bacteria arentt even on teeth. Eughty purschunt . colgate totals different. It fights bacteria on teeth, tongue, cheeks and gums. Protecting 100 of your mouths surfaces. Colgate total for whole mouth health. Honey bunches of oats. Its this, this, this, and this. 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Meryl streep place real life heiress who thought she could sing, didnt let anyone stop her despite having no talent for it at all. She can sing in real life, which is why director had to tell one of the greatest actresses of all time to stop being so good. I mean, honestly, toward the ends, we were actually trying to make it good. And steven, we came in, steven said youre singing too well. And so we ended up doing the whole thing live. And that made the comedy live. Mystro, do you think im ready for a concert . Expand your diaphragm, florence. Nobody could survive in that forest for six years, at least not alone. Who is elliot . And in petes dragon, elliot is a giant fuzzy green dragon, best friends with a young orphan named pete who has been living in the woods until he is rescued, take never by forest ranger, and her dad, played by Robert Redford. The movie was shot on location in new zealand because of its amazing forest, which added to the magic of the story of family friendship, and boy and his dragon. This is just a beautiful, beautiful story. I mean, truely magical. I think also the experience making this movie for all every us, it was so, so fun, because, i mean, you know, it is like a giant, furry, green, lovable dragon, i mean, it kind of brought the kid out in all of us. For entertainment tonight, im Kevin Frazier, now, back to you in the studio. And still ahead on Eyewitness News, sweating it out. We are live with how some people are getting in their weekend work out before the worse of the heat sets in later today. Also ahead, an expensive search on the new jersey turnpike for a stuff animal. Social media played a role in bringing home this beloved teddy bear. And dogs are typically known as mans best friend, but this duck, he would disagree, unlikely bonds when Eyewitness News continues. 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Im rahel solomon. Well, lets get right out to justin drabick, out on the cbs3 skydeck with eyewitness weather. Justin, telling you earlier, i was walking my dog. Could not believe how hot it already is. As i look at you, youre englissing. One of the days you dont want to be out on the skydeck, freezing cold or down right hot in a suit. Yes, temperatures still in the 80s at this hour, ill need a shower after i come off the skydeck here, just being out here for a minute or so. Pretty nasty. That will be the trend really for the next 48 hours. There is no really big drop in our humidity coming up any time soon. So we will have to get used to this, just take it easy today if you have to head outdoors. Best time will be obviously early in the morning, again, later on during the evening. Entire reek on under excessive heat warning in the 9 00 sunday, exception in the poconos, you guys are under heat advisory starting this afternoon at noon. That will go until 7 00 during the evening. Soap, throughout the weekend, we are talking about high temperatures around philadelphia, in the middle 90s, so tropical humidity levels, so it will feel more like 105 to 110 today and tomorrow. Obviously you want to drink plenty of water, just slow it down. Eightythree the official number at the airport in philadelphia, do have some 70s to the north and west, 73 up in quakertown at this hour, pottstown, 77 degrees, but look at the heat index values. What it feels like. It is still feeling like 92 in philadelphia, we may drop another degree or two for the temperature, thats about it, and then temps will sky rocket today, back to the mid 90s, but i want to ignore those numbers, because we have to factor in humidity it, will feel around 110 around philadelphia this afternoon, could be scattered shower or storm, looks like the shore stays dry, in the sunshine, high near 90. Upper 80s in the poconos. We will talk about better chances for some showers and storms, later this weekend, coming up in the full forecast in just a few more minutes, rahel, back to you. Justin, thank you. Even before the sunrises, it is already as hot this morning as it usually gets on summer day. You can expect it to stay this way for a few days. Cherri gregg from sister station kyw news radio, live along kelly drive to see how runners are doing with the heat, cherry, i know you said earlier, the heat had you feeling all hot and bothered, hopefully you had a chance to get in the live truck and cool off. I did cool off, rahel, trying to stay cool, but it is getting stickier by the moment. I spoke to about half dozen joggers or so, that saw this morning, and all of them are out here early, also, trying to avoid the heat, and still get their workouts in. Folks have been doing that all over the past few days, take a look at the video. People have gotten very, very creative, in trying to stay cool, plastic pools on the block, lots of cool treats, like ice cream, popsicles, theyre moving a little bit slower than usual, and theyre also staying inside. According to the red cross, heat causes more deaths, and theyve caused more deaths in recent years, than all other weather event. So here is some advice on how to beat the heat. First stay cool by not just relying on fans, finding airconditioning if you can, and limit Outdoor Activities to morning hours. Second, you can wear light fit loose clothing. You can also stay hydrated. Dont wait until youre thirsty, fourth, check on your kids, make sure theyre not sweating too much. Keep your pets inside. Check on vulnerable neighbors. Remember, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are real. If you see someone sweating excessively, getting dizzy, try to get help. Back out here live, some of the more Creative Things that those joggers have, one woman had on a hydration pack, she had frozen it last night, and by the time she finishes running her 17 miles, guess what, that water will be melted and she will still be cool while shes jogging. So, follow some that far advice, do some indoor activities, by all means, avoid this heat. Live on kelly drive, cherri gregg, kyw news radio for cbs3, Eyewitness News. Very impressed by the jogger, cherry, thank you. And some philadelphia public pools that were slated to close for the Summer Season this weekend are now staying open, because of this heat. Thirteen of the 21 neighborhood pools that were supposed to close will now be open from noon to 5 00 today and tomorrow. Eight pools will be closed due to staffing issues, and we will post list of the locations on our website cbsphilly. Com. A Pilot Project to improve safety along stretch of north fifth street in philadelphia is getting underway. Insulation begins today of temporary speed cushions on north fifth street between fairmount and girard avenues. The speed cushions are made of recycles rubber. They want to see if they work well at slowing down traffic, as permanent speed cushions. The sign and and road strips are already in place to aid in the flow of traffic. Philadelphia uber driver now going to rio to watch his son compete in the olympics, and it is all thanks to the kinds necessary every strangers. Retired bus driver ellis hills didnt have the money for the trip to watch his son darryl a shot putter in person. Well, enter liz, pick up from the airport in july, to go to the democratic convention, learned about his predicament from his ride to mt. Laurel. She set up go fun me page and now he will cyst head today rio. When he told me he couldnt go to the olympics in rio, i just wondered how i would feel as a parent of athletes. My god. Call the family, the family calls me, everybody is hollering, and screaming, you know, i mean, sister, mother, everybody is going nut, man, because like this is the greatest thing since tastykake. What a story. And hell leave for rio on monday, it is his his first trip abroad. Love that. Family get different kind of roadside assistance on new jersey turnpike. A mother turns to twitter to find her sons lost teddy bear. She tweeted this picture of the bear, after her 12 year old son lost his favorite stuffed animal on a road trip from new york to north carolina. They stated the bear probably fell out at turnpike rest stop. Here is the thing, plea for help, it actually worked. Because the Turnpike Authority found the beloved bear at a rest stop in salem county. Happy to report the bear is being mailed back to the family, so he will be waiting there when they get home from vacation. Power of social media. And Atlantic City summer Concert Series kicks off this weekend with performance on the beach by jimmy buffet. Before he can take the stage, it has to be built. Eyewitness news got a behind the scenes look at the construction of this stage that took thousands every man hours to assemble. We work with the local stagehands union, local 77, and i would say an average of about 60 men per day, and that is a good ten or 12hour day for about ten days to erect what you see here. And buffet is the first of four artist who is will perform during the summer Concert Series. The show starts this afternoon at 4 00. Stay cool. And still ahead on Eyewitness News, scientists believe this shark is one of the earths oldest living animals. How theyre hoping the discovery could help us humans. Plus meet this dogs best friend. The story of this unlikely bond between a dog and a duck. And dealing with this dangerous heat. It is hot and humid throughout the region. And it is only going to get hotter. Yes, hotter. Justin is back with when we might see some relief whether we come back. Donald trump i could stand in the middle of 5th avenue im Hillary Clinton and i approve this message. And shoot somebody and i wouldnt lose any voters, okay . And you can tell them to go f themselves you know, you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever. You gotta see this guy. Ahh, i dont know what i said, ahh. I dont remember. Hes going like i dont remember happening today, the bayada rowing competition, for people with disability. Now in its 35th year, includes 50 rowing clubs from 22 states. The bayada regatta runs from 10 00 a. M. To 1 00 p. M. Today. Justin, i guess the next best thing, if you cant be in the water, be on the water or as close to the water as you can. Slightly cooler, still there is time of year, the water pretty warm. Hey, we will take any relief we can get. Nasty already, already feels like low 90s around center city, not even sunrise yet. Starting to see nice sunrise looking from the Spring Garden camera here. Good color here. Few mid high level clouds, see decent amount of sunshine through the first half of today, then more clouds build later this afternoon, then maybe we run into scattered shower over storm, again, key word here scattered. If you do have outdoor plans, if you are fighting the heat, just keep your eyes to the sky later on today. As far as temperatures go, very warm, look at that, 83 degrees in philadelphia, thats at the airport, the actual air temperature, were at 81 wilmington and millville, mid 70s Lehigh Valley berks county, shore temperatures even with the breeze out of the southwest, temps currently low 80s, cape may, stone harbor, right off Atlantic City ocean water happened to drop to 65 earlier, lower 80s couple of days ago, so that happens when you get southerly breeze, pushes out all of the warm surface water taught seament could be some beaches with noticeably colder water. This is what it feels like whether you factor in humidity, 992 the airport in philly, 92 dover, delaware, near 90 in millville. So heat indexes later today, theyll be clocking well over 100 degrees, could feel as hot as 110 this afternoon, jet stream, moving to the north, big ridge of High Pressure over the midatlantic this time of year just bridges the hot and humid conditions to the region, sticks around throughout the entire weekends, but, not getting whole lot of relief from the breeze, less than 10 Miles Per Hour at this hour. Shore will kick up little bit this afternoon. Thats the best place to be, right along the immediate coastline. So how is it going to feel through the next few days . Pretty much insufferable today and tomorrow, mid and upper 70s, the highest all summer long, monday some relief. Still humid, not quite as bad. That will trends into tuesday as well. Down south, we do run into some heavy rains, continuing, to pound louisianna, where massive flooding continues there, back home just dry. So we can use little rain in the forecast, might get couple of showers and storms, today, better chance will be tomorrow afternoon, into the evening hours, as this cold front near chicago slowly moves eastward, until then just very hot, humid. Here is the shore forecast, if you have beach plans today, 09 degrees, a lot of sunshine, hot, humid, tomorrow, maybe shower or storm coming in late during the day, most likely during the evening hours, monday, should be dry, sunshine, clouds, not quite as humid. Here is the reason, warmfront to the north, as long as youre south of the warmfront, it is very hot and humid. Later this afternoon, you can see couple of showers popping up, especially north and west of the city. The front is still to the west tomorrow. That means, still hot, humid conditions, then the front starts to move closer, tomorrow night. Maybe late in the day we see couple of scattered showers, storms, front clears us monday pushing out some of the humidity. Heat index values up to near 110. This is this afternoon. Very hot, midnight tonight, still almost feeling like 100 degrees. Around philadelphia, crazy stuff. Tomorrow, little bit better. 105, still on the hot side, actual air temperature today 96, the record high is 99. So near record heater. Tonight still muggy, storm early, low of around 80 degrees. Rough at the ballpark, headed to the phillies game tonight. Game time 7 00 five, 92 degrees, but at that time had will feel like 105. Here is the extended forecast, mid 90s tomorrow, near 90 monday. Back to the upper 80s for next week, pretty much each day chance for scattered shower or storm, but no big organized storm systems, rahel, back to you. Thank you. New research has found that greenland sharks may actually be earths oldest living vertebrae, and researchers believe the old else of them is most likely 392 years old. Give or take 120 years. Scientists say they determine the age of these deep Sea Creatures just by looking in their eyes. You can see carbon, initially going to the 196 60s, when Nuclear Bombs were being tested off greenland, we could see the radiation in the eyes there, we can go deeper and estimate that it is three, 400 years when these sharks were actually born. And scientists hope that through understanding the greenland sharks secret to a long life could possibly help us humans whether it comes to longevity. 392 years . Well, it is the start after unusual friendship between a dog and a duck in tennessee. Two years ago, the loss his best friends, black i the lab, became very depressed. Then last monday his owner noticed the duck on her back porch. George now spends his days by the duck, and get this, he let the duck sleep on his bed, and even allows the duck to rest his bill on his leg. George has been really happy with him. So he doesnt eat my food. Happen he sleeps with mement since the duck has showed up, hes been fine. Hes not wanted in the house. Hes not meeting you at the car. You know, looking sad. And friendship comes in all forms, and there is some adjusting in the home. They are dealing with a duck droppings, and apparently going have to upgrade the bird bath to a bigger tub. Got to fit the dog in there. Lesley van arsdall has your eyewitness sports when we come right back. Plus, the eagles are back at Training Camp, but also watching the olympicsment find out what they think of the summer games coming up next. But first, smooth sounds from the smooth sounds summer jazz nights series. Cindy bradley among the artists performing on the great plaza last night. And take a look, our jim donovan, there he is, back from vacation, and he was the mc. The smooth jazz Summer Nights Concert Series celebrating its 20th year on the Delaware River waterfront. Lets listen in. Every coconut has a dream. To come out of its shell. To show all the world its true, inner beauty. And then, in an ironic twist, get covered up by chocolate and almonds. Almond joy mounds. What every coconut wants. Last night before the game they acted peter born us off the dl and sent down cody ash i. It is weekend at the bank, before the game they honored first baseman, jim thome. He became the 38th member of the teams wall of fame, bobby abreu, was the honor every unveiling his plaque. Thome only played three seasons here but was a fan favorite. I know i didnt play here long, and there are so many guys that will eventually be in this, that are deserving. I just feel so, i guess, honored that they would even think of me to put me in. Thompson making sit renz bank park for the phils got roughed you have in first start in san diego. Early lead, herrera with the single to left. Ceasar hernandez scores, phillies take a lead. In the second, peter gorgeous single to right. Pete tests the arm of geraldo with the arm right there. Freddie galvis scores on the play, phillies regain the lead. Later in the second, we have john gray, with the wild pitch, born he is is able to score, and the fightings with a two run lead. Game tied up in the fifth. Bases loaded to ryan howard. He knew this pitch was gone the moment it left his bat. Grandslam into the rockies bullpen. Loving t ryans 14th career slam, drove in five runs, and thompson got his First Major League victory, beat the rock east ten to six. Alex rodriguez playing final game of his career last night in the bronx. They had pregame ceremony for him. It had to cut it short because of rain. In the first alex hit double to right field to score breath gardner, number 2,086 for alex, in the final rbi of his career. The yankees beat the braves six to three. The eagles will return to Training Camp this morning down at the nova care complex, Doug Pederson and staff got to review thursdays game against the bucks, overall, not a bad first game, for Doug Pedersons squad. The birds special teams, regular season, causing fumble on opening kick off. Chris, recovers it, starting off, took three snaps, Ryan Matthews scores, and the birds never look back, in the 17 to nine victory last night, the fans gave carson wentz a standing ovation when he entered the game in the final two minute of the first half. Went 12 of 24 for 84 yards, through interception, so, how did speed affect his game . Felt faster, but again game of football. I dont try to make it a big deal. Just go to play. And i had fun with it today, yes, things happen faster, but, it is fun to be out here for the first time ever, pretty cool experience. Thats all for sports. Im Lesley Van Arsdall have, a great day, stay cool. We will get another chance today to see Simone Manuel at the olympics in rio. The swim letter likely compete in the four by 100 medically relay. Thursday manual become the first africanamerican woman to win a gold when she centile set an olympic record in the freestyle. Katie ledecky set a record by winning the womens 800meter freestyle bias found g rate. Only the second woman to sweep the three longest freestyle races at the olympics, and the first to do it since the 1968 mexico city games. And the final day of swimming at the games, will likely give us our last look at all time record medalist, Michael Phelps in a olympic competition, most decorated athlete in olympic history finished in threeway tie for second, 100meter butterfly. Singapore joseph won it in 50. 30 seconds. Phelps made it in 51. 14 seconds. He still, how much, has chance to win his 23rd gold medal, and final race of the olympics, four by 100, rely lay. Whether it comes to competing in the Olympic Games, takes special kind of athlete. The same holds true for becoming nfl player. Eyewitness News Reporter pat gallen talked with some Philadelphia Eagles about the games in rio and he asked them what it is theyre watching. The Olympic Games are underway, with some of the best athletes in the world vying for gold in rio. In south philadelphia, some of the best athletes in the world are reading for the nfl season. But what if they, too, were in rio . The Olympic Games are starting. If you are not a football player, and you can take part, what sport would you take part in . Welshing thats a good question. Well, i threw the javelin in high school. I did two things. I threw the javelin and high jump. I guess i would do long jump. Long jump in. Long jump. I would take you for gymnastics guy. Hey, ive done that. But i was better at the javelin than i was at the high jump. But i wasnt really that good at either. I probably would want to be a swimmer. Are you a strong swimmer . Im not. Favorite sport to watch in the olympics . I like track and feel, probably my favorite. I think i could join the usa Basketball Team and help them win. You think so . I think they kill everybody pretty much. They would put me in in the end. Last 30 seconds . I would get the bucket. If you had to pick one sport to be a part of it, would that be it . I think so, ya. Thats too easy, thats not fun. Im not that talented at anything else. I would probably be a sprinter. Yes . While many eagles would love to take part, many will be keeping an eye on things while camp continues. Some have a more vested interest. Oh, only one sport that im going to watch and thats womans soccer this year. Why is that . My fiancee, defender on the national team. How are you going to watch it . Dont have much time. Not very happy about it, but she knows the deal. Pat gallen, Eyewitness News. And coming up in our next half hour on Eyewitness News, new this morning, Police Investigating a stabbing outside a popular south philly eatery overnight. And police need your help finding these two men, they are wanted for a string of violent home invasions. They theyre considered armed and dangerous. And then, another live look outside. This summer scorcher continues, justin is timing out the best chance for strong storms this weekend when Eyewitness News continues. Well be right bac good morning, today is saturday august 13th, im rahel solomon. Lets start with justin drabick, talking heat, justin, heat sticking around but getting relatively better. I just want to know what to make of that. You always blame me for this. I do. Come january . You will be the first to complain it is too cold, once again, it is my fault. I own that. Ill hear that one. But yes, you have that right there is weekend, just down right hot. Obviously, weekend, you want to get outside, just take it easy if you do. Try to stay cool. Obviously you know the deal, common sense, drink water, if you are already feeling dehydrated or thirsty, just too late. Already dehydrated so just try to continuously just drink water throughout the day if you k ex session i have heat warning in effect throughout the entire Delaware Valley the exception is the poconos, heat advisory going into effect until noon, so really everywhere across the region dealing with high heat, humidity. Temperatures, actual air temperature, mid 90s. But factor in tropical humidity, it will feel like 105110 today. Same deal tomorrow. Slow your roll when you head outside. Eightytwo is the current temperature right now at philadelphia. And thats the probably going to break the new record for
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