Ride to work even slower than it has been. New this morning, a new survey says 8 out of every 10 drivers admit scomprefrg aggression are road rage at least once in the past year. And steamy, hot and humid right now, you can see wet streets from the Kimble Center campus camera. Just after 5 30. Good morning, welcome to nbc 10 news today. Im tracy davidson. And im vai sikahema. Steamy, hot and humid. Our meteorologists have issued a first alert day. Bill henley is here to explain. The humidity is already elevated. You can see it in this live view from wilmington where were seeing clouds and some areas of light fog where temperatures are warmer, four or five degrees warmer at this time. Philadelphia, 75, 76 in Lehigh Valley. In delaware, 70s this morning. The clouds getting it warmer. Didnt get that cooldown overnight. Right now the temperatures this time of year are in the 60s. Add about 20 degrees for temperatures this afternoon, heat hazard, because of humidity. A first alert for parts of pennsylvania, new jersey and delaware. This afternoon through tomorrow into tomorrow evening. With elevated humidity and heat that will make it feel like more than 100 degrees. Were tracking a few showers this morning and quickly dying out to see a few rain drops in Burlington County and northeast philadelphia to start with. Were watching for storms for parts of the area later this afternoon. But not everyone is going to see that threat. Ill go through the futurecast hour by hour back in ten minutes, ill see how the traffic is moving on a thursday morning. Jessica boyington with your first alert traffic. Thanks, bill. Starting at girard avenue, no problems or delays yet. You can see the southbound traffic heading into center city okay. 13 minutes from woodhaven to the vine street expressway. Were watching an accident in Cherry Hill Township in new jersey route 70 eastbound just before 295. So the right lane and center lanes are blocked there. Back to 95, you can see in the green, 11 minutes northbound at the moment from 295 to 495. Ill have more updates in the next ten. The heat is the top story of the day and it could impact your commute. Yeah, if you commute on septa, things could be getting worse for you this morning. Train wires can cause delays when theres extreme heat. Matt delucia is there with more. Matt, while you referenced your observation that people are staying in their cars in the air conditioning rather than get on the platforms . Reporter right, vai, thats definitely a good idea today. At this hour, we havent seen the sun come up yet, but its very muggy and sticky so people are waiting in their cars. These folks are waiting for another train to come shortly. Thats the good news of the day, is that so far, a lot of the trains have not been too far off schedule. I just saw the latest delays on the septa train view, its less than ten minutes for most of the trains at this hour. So, thats the good news so far. So were getting ready to wrap up of the second week of septa delays because of the defect on more than 100 train cars. This morning, well get a better look at what this is all about. Septa will be giving an update or a glimpse of the cars taken out of service for repairs. Onethird of the original rail fleet. And we have seen those delays because of overcrowding and issues like that. But, of course, now that we have the heat, temperatures over 90 degrees. A lot of these train operators are being told to take it a little slow, slower than usual, box of the rails that could be heating up and also the power lines overhead can expand. And that can cause damages, some safety issues. The train is going to be running a little slower than you might expect. As we take another live look here this morning, it really is not a good day, so far, in terms of the weather. But, yes, heres another train arriving pretty much on time here. Good news for these folks that can get on the train, not overcrowded at this point. Not being all stuffed up inside. Of course, as we get into the later hours of the morning, we do see some of the overcrowding issues. More trains have been brought in from other transit agencies so we have to see what happens as the day unfolds. For another day of the septa slowdown with the added heat on top of it. Were in jenkintown, matt delucia, nbc10 news. Governor wolf has signed a 1 but 3 billion revenue package approved by lawmakers. It taps smokers to help balance the 1 per tax on cigarettes. And on digital downloads like music, movies and smartphone apps. And philadelphia raised its cigarette tax. A report by the city controller said that tax generated nearly 59 million for schools if 2015. State lawmakers also gave uber the green light in philadelphia. They passed a fiscal code there which allows them to operate through september. They made an agreement that allows uber to temporarily operate during the dnc and expected slowdown. Governor wolf is expected to sign that bill into law. Taxi and limo drivers are challenging that agreement in court. This morning were hearing from a friend of a Delaware County native who fell to her death in the grand canyon, Colleen Burns lost her footing and rangers found her body 400 feet below. Burns moved to orlando. Her friends said burns will never be forgotten. Ever sunset, every moon, every sparkle, that will be here. Shes ever where still. National park service and local medical examiner are investigating her death. Announcer now, your nbc10 first alert. 5 37, dangerous heat is going to impact your day. That is why our first alert meteorologists have issued a first alert. Today is one of those days that is going to be so hot its dangerous for you to be outside for longer periods of time if you need help if you live in philadelphia, you can call the heatline, if you live in other neighborhoods we have who you can contact on the nbc10 app. You can also find Early Warning signs of heat on the app. Lets find out whats going to happen with first alert meteorologist bill henley. Tracy, the clouds will break and well get sunshine and a fast warmup during the day. A little bit of fog. Pottstown at threequarter mile visibility. This is left over from the showers and thunderstorms we had yesterday and overnight. The fog will clear out as the temperature climbs. And the temperature is going to soar. Philadelphia, 76 degrees with cloudy skies. By noon, 88 degrees. But that other temperature, it will feel like 98 degrees at noon time. And more than 100 degrees the feels like temperature at 2 00 this afternoon. For the suburbs, the clouds will be breaking. Could see a lateday storm. But before those take shape, it will feel like 100 degrees at 2 00 this afternoon. The Lehigh Valley, cloudy right now, the clouds will be thinning out later this morning by lunchtime, 84 degrees. But will feel like low 90s at lunchtime. 100 degrees the feels like temperature at 2 00. Then storms possible in the Lehigh Valley later today. New jersey will likely be stormfree, but will you not avoid the heat. There it is, 74 degrees with cloudy skies to start with. The clouds thin out first thing this morning. And sunshine at lunchtime, 88 degrees will feel like 98 degrees. And then the feels like temperature tops 100 degrees this afternoon at new jersey. And even though the jersey shore will stay in the 80s today, look at those feels like temperatures, 90 degrees at 2 00 this afternoon. It will feel hotter at 4 00 today. Those winds will help it feel cooler at the shore. Delaware, temperatures held back to start with, 75 degrees. But the clouds, that will hold things back to begin with, 75 degrees at 8 00. But then, they quickly warm into the upper 80s at lunchtime. It will be 90 degrees at 2 00 this afternoon. And feel like 100 degrees at 2 00 this afternoon. And close to it at 4 00 today. Thats today. Theres the sevenday, on the bottom of the screen, theres a 10 day on 10, when i come back. 5 39, at 2 00, it will be steamy out there. Meantime, lets check in on traffic and find out whats going on. Jessica boyington has a look at that. Were watching 422 around trooper road. No problems for delays. The roads look a little damp, though, for sure. More involve headed that way towards the schuylkill expressway where we typically check in to see if there are any delays yet. Not yet, though. There is an accident in Cherry Hill Township in new jersey on route 70 eastbound right before 295. So, that is taking out the right lane and the center lane as well. So, right now maybe there isnt a ton of delays because of it, but if it stays out there for quite some time, at least in the next hour, well start to see delays for sure. In new jersey, route 38, nixon drive. This is northtown, new jersey not a lot of cars in sight. Well check in when i come back. Road rage as you get ready to hit the road and head to work. Surprising new numbers that show the amount of drivers who say they get mad behind the wheel. Coming up at 5 00, amit frustration, miss in california released this video of a shooting caught on camera. When youre the parent of a disabled child, you realize that the world can be a harsh place. But you also realize it can be a really loving, wonderful place. When i saw donald trump mock somebody who was disabled, i was appalled. You gotta see this guy. Ahh, i dont know what i said, ahh, i dont remember that reporter suffers from a chronic condition that impairs movement of his arms. It told me everything i need to know about his heart and what he believes deep down. Priorities usa action is responsible for the content of this advertising. 5 43, new this morning, a report from aaa shows 80 of drivers have been angry, aggressive or each have road rage at least once in the past year. That means following too closely, yelling at another driver, cutting them off or making angry gestures. Pamela is more with the study. Reporter heres the thing, today, most people seem to agree that aggressive driving is a bigger problem now than it was three years ago. In the northeast, drivers were nearly 30 more likely to make angry gestures. But that wasnt the most shocking statistic. Aaa says 51 of drivers admitted to tailgating on purple. In case you were wondering thats about 104 million people. Another 47 said theyve yelled at another driver. And nearly 6 million drivers say theyve bumped or rammed into another vehicle on purpose. Weve all heard the old add damage, we say things we dont mean when were angry. Well, when youre behind the wheel, you do things that you wouldnt otherwise do when youre angry. Reporter so who are the biggest offenders according to the survey. Males and Young Drivers were significantly more likely to engage in aggressive behavior. Aaa also released some tips on preventing road rage. They say we should all try not to offend other drivers. If someone is being aggressive towards us. We should not acknowledge that aggressive behavior. And most importantly, we should all be a little more torl rent and patient when we arrive on the roads. Im pamela osborne, nbc10 news. Speaking of driving, walk out the door calm at least. Then you got to hit the schuylkill expressway. Keep that in mind from pamela. Lets check in with Jessica Boyington. How is the schuylkill looking, jessica . You wont be that aggravated if you head out now. You can see no problems in either direction, 13 minutes from the blue route to the vine street expressway. See this still way up there in the 60s as well. Cherry hill. Township, were looking at this accident eastbound, just there the right lane and center lane blocked. Traffic still getting by but there will be another backups. Checking in with mass transit, everything is moving on time and close to schedule. For septa, just ten minutes behind for the airport train 405 and more updates in the next ten. Announcer now, your nbc10s in first alert weather. Not too bad right now, new jersey, pennsylvania and delaware all affected through the evening hours, into tomorrow evening. Thats when the humidity stays elevated and the temperatures soar. Combine the two and it will feel more like 100 degrees. Interior new jersey, 75 for medford, voorhees. Middle 70s for washington township. We are around seeing much of a difference in the way of temperatures, thanks to the high humidity and the clouds still with us. Those clouds a few shower us and thunderstorms overnight. But now just a few sprinkles, those are quickly moving to the northeast. Trenton, youre getting a little light rain. Just a few rain drops. Those rain drops are out of the picture for most of the day. Later this afternoon, we may see a return of showers and thunderstorms especially in the Lehigh Valley, farther to the north. Less of a chance for the rest of the area. Hourbyhour forecast shows pretty quiet. 11 30 this morning, we might see an isolated shower pop up as temperatures heat up. Those clouds will be building. This is 1 30 in the afternoon. A look at showers and possibility thunderstorms that will quickly move through the Lehigh Valley. But the stronger storms are expected to go farther to the north. Well be watching for storms and keeping an even closer eye on the heat. This is the greatest danger for us today. Temperatures will feel more like 100 degrees. This is 4 00 from Lehigh Valley. From suburbs, philadelphia, new jersey into delaware. Youll find relief at the shore and warm there, too. Theres plenty of hot weather ahead. But first alert for today and tomorrow. Temperatures in the middle 90s. This is when its going to feel more like 100 degrees in the afternoon hours. Then the temperatures will drop a bit over the weekend. But still going to be hot. Its july, and it will feel like it for saturday and sunday. Late monday, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. More widespread weather on tuesday will drop our temperatures for one day. 88 degrees. And then starting on wednesday of next week, we are back into the 90s. And the 90s will continue for thursday, friday and sand by, very hot weather, especially today and tomorrow. Like you say, drop the temperatures to 88. Its going to be hot. Thats normal this time it is going to be hot. Thank you, bill. Youre in philly and you have questions about the heat, call the heatline. Its open today and tomorrow. If youre not in philly and looking for information, we have you covered on the nbc10 app. Now, if you need proof everyone is playing the new pokemon game, well here it is new this morning, video of new yorks finest looking for creeatures on the job. Plus, open late for business. 5 52, good morning, mar gate, this is the margate fishing pier. Today, youll want to limit your time outside. There are storms moving through. Pete will take over for pete henley. Dont forget, you can get your neighborhood forecast anytime by using the nbc10 app. You can get alerts sent to you letting you know where dangerous weather conditions will impact you. Good morning, everyone, Jessica Boyington watching first alert frank right now. Right now in glouster city, 76 in new jersey around market street, that earlier construction had lane restrictions eastbound but its cleared out of the way. Well have more updates for you when i come back in the 6 00 hour. The wild pikachu, have you seen him . You caught him . That is video showing new York City Police officers playing pokemon go in queens. A man recorded the scene, posted to snap chat. He found several officers playing it and more officers showed up to play. Pokemon is an interesting game to play. Its a Community Based aspect to it. Absolutely there is. Apparently, the Getting Police out and about. Pokemon go allows users to encourage pokemon characters based on where they be in the real world. Lets view this moment as a call for action for all professional athletes to educate ourselves, explore these issues, speak up, use our influence and renounce all violence. 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Septa slowdown, well explain how the soaring temperatures could add to the problems on the track. Dmr this morning, were tracking storms answer the heat moves in. What to expect in your neighborhood. And just how many people admit to being angry or aggressive behavior behind the wheel. Well explain why the stats are now causing concern. Announcer nbc10 news starts now. 6 00 a. M. Good morning. Already steamy outside. This is nbc 10 news today. Im tracy davidson. And im vai sikahema. Its thursday, july 14th. Lets get to meteorologist bill henley. And the forecast. Yeah, vai, the storms added to the humidity that will help experience the heat