Related problem is left over spray coming off of the vehicles from that overnight wet weather, and visibility is less than ideal, below a mile in lancaster. 1. 3 in reading and trenton. Under two in millville. It isnt horrible in most spots but it is not ideal either. Keep that in mine traveling on the area highway. Seventythree is current temperature. Still a southerly breeze in the airport but very light wind overall. It is allowing that letter lying cloud cover to settle in. You need a light wind for fog to form otherwise it gets scoured out. Lets go to the poconos, perhaps setting up for nice long weekend of camping, you can expect to see some sun but there will be showers and storms, rumbling through, tomorrow, great day to be outside but there will be a stray shower or storm on saturday up toward pocono region. City of philadelphia is still looking at unsettled weather, as we speak, so expect to go see showers, thunderstorms, nothing as severe or as what we just saw and in the quite as hot 85 degrees is our expected high here as we go in the middle part of the day, bob, over to you. Good morning. 5 33. Those thunder boom are woke everybody up at 2 00 this morning. They are gone but left behind wet roadways. Lets look live at 422 working your way, to the blue route 476 rolling through Delaware County make sure headlight are on, everything damp, maybe fog in the background there and lets go to route one roosevelt boulevard, in the fox street overpass, on and off ramps are wet from the rain we have had on the overnight. An accident on the walt whitman bridge coming in toward philadelphia at upside there so watch for police on the scene. Crash at allentown road near banbury drive. On the schuylkill expressway westbound right at lincoln drive off ramp watch for disable tractor trailer. We have that closure of 495 still in play and keep in mind beginning today we will see volume heading down to dover downs because of the fire fly, Music Festival just keep in mind heading south throughout the the weekend try using the Commodore Barry bridge to 295 and that will bring you back over the delaware Memorial Bridge to avoid that backup with that 495 closure. Philadelphia Police Continue their search for three men who kidnaped a 15 yearold boy and then broke in his parents home in the northeast. Eyewitness News ReporterJen Bernstein joins us to tell us more about it, good morning. That boy is now home with his family and he suffered some bruising but other than that it is okay, shaken up from this whole ordeal. Police are looking for three suspects that did kidnap this 15 yearold and then tied up and robbed his parents. This happened in somerton yesterday afternoon, broad daylight, and you can see police taped off the home as they collected evidence after all this happened. The stepfather and mother were home they heard a knock on the door and they were confronted by two armed men said they kidnaped her son. One used a cell phone and made young man speak to his parents. Police say he was outside with the third suspect. Robbers tied them up win search the home. They took what they could and left but sped off with the 15 yearold still inside. We were able to speak with the teens stepfather yesterday and heres what he had to say. As soon as they left, they tied me up, he i got outside fast, they grabbed my keys and i left, i followed him and chased those guys and almost caught up to them but they got away from me. Reporter suspect later dropped the 15 yearold near 23rd and fair mount and then able to go to the gas station and call for help. We are told that the suspects got way with 30,000 in cash julyry as well as home surveillance system. This family does own several businesses in the area and Police Believe they may have been targeted. That is latest outside police headquarters, Jen Bernstein for cbs3 Eyewitness News. Thanks very much. Philadelphia District Attorney is reviving a investigation into several pennsylvania lawmakers suspected of accepting illegal pay offs, grand jury will look in the allegations against Democratic State representative ron waters, Vanessa Lowery brown, michelle brownly and Louise Williams bishop. Also a former traffic judge thomassin tynes. Last month kathleen kane, also a democrat, dropped the case, claiming it was flawed but d. A. Seth williams says the evidence is convincing. I wont allow this case to just disappear, there has to be accountability. I would not be standing here before you today if i thought there was a reason not to put this before a grand jury. In of the five faces any criminal charges. Williams revealed a grand jury may well be looking at others. Your time right now 5 35, in Business News a new music source without commercials. And some overnight trouble for facebook money watchs jill wagner joins us live from the insuring stock exchange, good morning, jill. Reporter good morning, fed chair janet yellin says the u. S. Economy still isnt healthy enough to grow at a consistently strong pace without help from the federal reserve. She made clear that the Central Bank Sees no need to raise short term Interest Rates from their record lows anytime soon wall street liked what she had to say. The nasdaq gained 25, dow jones 90. S and p, added 15 points to set another record high. Tech buzz certainly right, amazon unveils a new smart phone called amazon fire that produces 3d like images and it allows users to easily purchase items from amazon. For now the phone will be only available through at t. T mobile, tried to steel some of amazons thunder yesterday, it announced a new Music Streaming Service called rhapsody on radio, it is free for unlimited data customers. Unlike other internet radios this one has no ads, lets users skip tracks and down load five songs. Harley davidson bikes arent exactly known to be quiet but a mysterious video released on harleys you tube channel has fueled speculation that the bike maker is coming out with an electric bike. You can see a much quieter Harley Davidson zooming down route 66 and count down clock suggests, we will learn more today. Facebook users can breathe a sigh of relief, Worlds Largest social network is now back on line after a roughly 30 minute global outage at around 4 00 this morning. Facebook says something went wrong but the issue was resolved quickly. Plenty of users switched over to twit tore vent frustrations or just poke fun at the panic. I saw your tweet as well saying what happened here. Right. Thanks, jill. Take care. Im guilty, im one of of them. This morning iraqis formally asking u. S. To use air strikes to tackle the advance of the islamic militants. President obama is weighing options right now, and as Susan Mcginnes reports some in congress are concerned that the president might take action without congressional approval. Reporter u. S. War planes are flying around the clock Surveillance Missions as militants from the Islamic State of iraq and another use now target the Largest Oil Refinery and continue their advance toward baghdad. General Martin Dempsey told congress that the iraqi leaders have formally asked the u. S. To do more. We have a request from the Iraqi Government for air power. We do. We do. Reporter dempsey says there isnt enough intelligent to target insurgents without harming iraqi troops and civilians during air strikes. Send some air power, with targets that we can identify. Reporter white house has been considering end ising special forces to advise iraqi soldiers and gather information but they would in the take part in combat. The president discussed options for increased Security Assistance with congressional leaders at the white house. After the meeting, michigan mcconnell said the president indicated felt he didnt need authority for congress for steps that he might take in iraq. Senate majority leader democrat harry reid later stressed the president made it clear he would consult with congress if the situation changed. In washington susan mcginn is, for cbs3 Eyewitness News. Any price hikes would be passed on to consumers and this is just as busy summer driving season gets underway. Not great timing. No. Young phenom is taking the the golf world by storm. Shes adorable. But her competitors are not happy to see her on the court. Redskins are thrown for a loss, key ruling that could mean the even of the teams controversial name. Dont mess with this lady, unlikely weapon she used to fight off an attack inner h taking you you back, big news for women of destinys child they are getting back together for a reunion. We have word on their new project, coming up. Also a black bear making it way through Burlington County and some Eyewitness News viewers are helping to track its journey. You take a look here at the eyewitness photos. This one from jane of the bear in west hampton. It was spotted in an area around the development off wood lane road. Bart fitzpatricks eyewitness photo showing the bear taking down a fence. Robert patrick got a good look as well at this bear. He stood about maybe 3 feet, back side of him, three and a half, and 350, 400 pounds. Reporter chopper three got in on the action, we captured bear, this near the intersection of dover road and orchard lane. At last check the the bear was wondering toward mount holly so keep an eye out. Disabled indiana with man uses an unusual weapon to defend herself against a burglar. Bam, and i bammed all the way. Bammed all the way. Patty used a wooden back scratch tore beat off her intruder. She decided to take action when she realized the robber did not have a gun on him. He ran away empty handed after the beating. Were told he remains on the loose. There you go. Yes. There you go 567 89 43. Lets get traffic and weather together. How about them storms, katie. We are in the clear from that latest round that came through overnight. We do actually see a clearing sky, looking really closely some of that breaking up with the included cover here but we are still hazy and it is still very cloudy out there and muggy as well. Were in the out of the woods but weary think, just completely not done with any kind of severe or strong thunderstorms. Looking live over center city, ben franklin bridge, the visability are less than ideal. Do keep that in mine. Lets go next to storm scan three. Our first round is out and we are catching a break in the action but when we move it the out on storm scan three you can see this next round crossing over pennsylvania border, no where near as severe. It has more rain showers, then anything but, this is eventually going to survive as it rolls our way. It is part of the latest cold front that has yet to drop south and once that happens then relief can come. In where near as hot, we are close to 10 degrees cooler in most locations, but ill is still steamy later tonight as skies clear, High Pressure building in from can inadequacies, brings us more sunshine and in the as hot and more comfortable. By saturday there is an area of low pressure developing on the tail even of the front crossing today. We have to throw in a potential of shower or isolated storm but generally speaking the weekend is still, nice enough you can keep your outdoor plans but just not as gorgeous as recent weekend have been. The high today is 85. Later tonight skies clear, might as well give that air conditioning a break it will be a nice, comfortable night. We will look forward the two forecast tomorrow lovely. Saturday unsettled, sunday looking better, and it is really nice gannon monday and tuesday for that matter. Hey guys orr at the shore is heading to the Atlantic City for World Championship of sand sculpting, do not miss this one. Kathy will be in ac with her shovel and bucket today 59 00 and 6 00 on Eyewitness News. You have got ukees bucket ready to go. If you drop your kids here off the at the station in a cash brown will take them down to the sand sculpting as part of what we have her sign up to do today. Live look at route 30 bypass for gang receiving downingtown, we will have to deal with some fog and haze there in the background. Roads are damp and wet from that soaking we have received overnight. Good morning to the web i. We had speed restrictions but we are back to normal, 45 miles an hour no delays up and over ben franklin. The rest of the major roadways in the 50s, speedometer 50, 55, so far no good as we start our morning rush hour and coming in towards philadelphia. On the upside working your way toward philadelphia. Crash in hatfield allentown road near banbury drive. Mass transit looks g now natasha, back to you. A decision from the u. S. Patent office has added pressure to the Washington Redskins to change this controversial mascot and yesterday, the u. S. Patent and Trademark Office canceled the teams trademark saying that the redskins name is disparaging to native americans. Marley hall has more now from new york. Reporter at a redskins practice yesterday, players kept football first after getting word that the u. S. Patent office ruled the teams name is disparage to go native americans. Our job, as players is to focus on what we can on the field day in and day out. Reporter it is a victory for native americans who lobbied for decades to get the team to change their name. Very good news. This is a culmination of many years of advocacy that led to a very strong positive decision for alternate i have people. Reporter , the redskins attorney bob, noted there was a similar ruling 15 years ago that was overturn. We have seen this story before, he says, we are confident we will prevail once again. The the redskins say they will appeal, a process that could take years. In the meantime players will continue to wear their burgundy and gold along with the current team logo and name. I think we wear with pride and fight every sunday. Reporter if the decision is upheld on appeal it does not require the team to change its name but the redskins would face financial pressure to so. Without federal trademark protection it would be much harder for the team to keep competitors out of the lucrative market forehead skins merchandise. Marley hall for cbs3 Eyewitness News. We are going to talk to the local legal expert about this case against redskins coming up on the cw philly and we want to hear from you and let us know what you think about this controversy. Connect with us on facebook and on twitter. Right now 5 48. A little golfer is a big story at todays u is. Womans open in North Carolina all eyes will be on this 11 yearold girl lucy lee, she just finish sixth grade and shes the youngest golfer ever to qualify for the tournament. But not everyone is happy to see lucy on the course. Worlds number one golfer doesnt think children that young should play in such a large tournament. If it was my kiddy wouldnt let her play in the open qualifier at 11 but that is just me. I just wanting to out there and have fun and play the best i can. I dont care about the outcome i just want to have fun and learn. We will see if lucy can compete with those pros. She ts off just off 7 00. Eleven years old. Amazing that at swing. Well, word is reunion for former members of the destinys child, the r and b group reunited for Michelle Williams new song say yes. Music video features trio singing and dancing to the gospel song. It is first single on the upcoming solo album, journey to freedom. It hits stores in september. Did you see that. Is that the single laid is. Slow version. A little bit. Yes. Oh, yeah. Also, j lo is officially back on the market. Los angeles judge finalized a stars divorce from singer mark anthony. They separated nearly three years ago. They share joint custody of the six yearold twins max and emmy. J lo will keep the kids most of the time and anthony gets to care for them seven days out of the month. Stars were shining at premiere party for new cbs series, extant. Halle berry plays an astronaut named mol hoy works to reconnect with her family when she returns after a year in outer space. Ultimately the what character lead to a event that change the course of human history. It day buy july 2nd. Check it out, heres your First Official picture from the 50 shades of gray movie. Universal pictures released a picture of actor jamie darnan to celebrate the characters birthday. Little bit longer to see him in action, movie does not hit theaters until next february. A lot of people trying to buy their tickets now. They want to make sure to get there. Were update to go days top stories including very latest on the damage left behind by overnight storms that rolled through. We are checking traffic and weather together on the threes, we will h vo cars for crash survival,ning subaru has developed our most revolutionary feature yet. A car that can see trouble. And stop itself to avoid it. When the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested front crash prevention nobody beat subaru models with eyesight. Not honda. Not ford or any other brand. Subaru eyesight. An extra set of eyes, every time you drive. Some frightening flashes of lightning several places around our area this morning. Several lightening strikes in bucks county led to the fire in chalfont and damage in doylestown. Police are searching for three suspects and home upvation and kidnapping in somerton, suspects barged in the home tied up a man and woman and demanded ransom for their son. They got away with cash and valuables the the 15 yearold kidnapping victim was released in north philadelphia. Philadelphia city council goes on summer break after todays meeting. They are considering lessening penalty for Marijuana Possession and considering ways to finance the struggling school district. Right now you 5 53. Lets get the latest on the storms with katie. Luckily they are out of here, the ones that probably woke us up this morning sooner then the alarm would have had us wake up but it is all gone. Were starting to see clouds thin out, a little bit. Some sunlight is trying to peak through but we are not totally ton just yet. We need to get this through before we can say we are in the clear and that wont happen until later this evening at the earliest. Expect a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms, nothing as severe, tomorrow bought full, 84, sunny and more comfortable, bob. Good morning, everybody. 5 54 on this thursday morning, lets go outside with the roads damp and wet, puddle or two as you step out and wait for school bus with the kids. Live look at schuylkill expressway starting to see volume near henderson road. Headlights coming in towards conshohocken. We have a live look near president ial boulevard, roads are damp and wet. Rest have the major roadways not bad at all coming up 202. A little slow down to the 422 ramp. We have had within or two flights late but mass transit [prof. Burke] at w [bell rings] can hurt you. Like what if you didnt know to get coverage for uninsured drivers . [robot] uh oh. [prof. Burke] talk to farmers and get smarter about your insurance. We are farmers bum pa dum, bum bum bum bum welshing long Island Crossing guard is turning heads in traffic. She has got moves to do it too. Shirley cunningham right here says she loves her job and it shows. Shes been dancing pedestrian is a cross the intersection in the town of, for decade now. Shes a local ledgend. The shes inspired by a song if you are happy and you know it, she has that playing in the head phones. We will clap along. Absolutely. That will make yoyou want to cross the road. Heck yeah. We will be right back. Thunder, lightening and heavy rain may have woken you up last night, this is video from University City as strong storms moved through. Good news though is that it did break up the heat a little bit. At least. Check out this photo shawn spotter sean sent thus picture of the lightning norwood, Delaware County. Impressive shot there. Great image. That has caused damage too. We have video from chalfont bucks county where lightening strict a house and spark a fire. One person was inside at the time but they were not hurt. There were thousands of power outages, mostly in bucks county. Yeah, worst of the storms appear to be behind us but we are not completely out of the woods yet. Meteorologist Katie Fehlinger is tracking more rain for later today, katie. You said it, worst of the storms have actually already rolled through, i necessity we got probably woken up here, a little sooner or soon are then we would have like to. It might be a little extra cranky this morning. We can report that things are