Creeks and streams could be affected by this, as we could get a lot of rain in a hurry from the afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Right now we have clouds in place, theres the storm in the Lehigh Valley. Lets give you the look on Storm Tracker 6 live double scan most of the area dry. We had earlier sprinkles and showers down the shore, the thunderstorm up in allentown is producing heavy downpours right now. It will be through the Lehigh Valley in another 30, 45 minutes, its a slowmover and putting rain down in a hurry and lightning. 74 in allentown. 74 in trenton. 76 in beach haven. 75 in wilmington, mid 70s down the shore. As we go through the afternoon its going to be very humid and steamy. It already is across the region, but its going to get worse as the day goes on. Feels like the tropics today. By noon well get a lull in the rain. 3 00 p. M. , 5 00 p. M. , 7 00 p. M. More showers and thunderstorms possible. High of 88 between 4 00 p. M. , 5 00 p. M. For good measure lets check out the dewpoints. Were in the mid 70s down south. 70 in allentown. Most of us see dewpoints in the 70s that means oppressive humidity as we go through the day and the downpours. Things get better in a hurry over the weekend, ill have the details in the seven day. Reporter we have construction crews doing their job, looking live in bristol township, 413 and business route 1, we have crews blocking the left lane. They will be packing up shortly. On the schuylkill expressway westbound i have an update on the downed tree. It was blocking the right lane between conshohocken and gladwyn. They pushed it off to the side. Cut it up and get it out of there. Watch for that as you travel the schuylkill expressway westbound between conshohocken and gladwyn. Westbound traffic light volume on the walt whitman bridge, into the city no big deal there. Crews on 295 southbound approaching 42. They are blocking two right lanes extra construction until 6 00 a. M. New developments overnight in the deadly terror aattack in pain. The manhunt continues for a person who drove a van into a crowd of people in barcelona killing 13. Katherine scott is following the latest she is live in our satellite center. Good morning. Reporter good morning, tam, we now know that an american is among the injured in the van attack in barcelona. Meanwhile, they reopened the popular Tourist Destination and the investigation continues. A third person has been arrested after a van plowed into pedestrians on a busy promenade in barcelona on thursday, 100 injured and 13 killed. This morning the popular tourist strip las ramblas has reopened after crews worked for hours to clear the scene. 5 00 p. M. Local time crowds ran for cover after witnesses say a white van veered from side to side targeting people. Everybody started to run and screaming from behind. Reporter two suspects were taken into custody on thursday including the person who rented the van. The driver fled the scene on foot. Now weve received word of a third arrest. Spanish authorities said the injured are from 24 countries, one Belgium National is confirmed dead. 26 french nationalses nationals are among the injured. I saw the white van knocking people over at high speeds. 68 Miles Per Hour as well as of bars lone in a, five suspected barcelona, five suspected terrorists were killed believed to be connected to the barcelona attack and an earlier deadly house explosion. Mike pence said the u. S. Will find and punish those responsible. Katherine Scott Channel 6 action news. Action news spoke with tourists returning to philadelphia from barcelona, many say they went there mindful of a potential of a terror attack. Our strategy was stay out of the touristy areas and not spend too much time. Very upsetting were glad were home and god bless america. Reporter others say they plan to travel overseas despite the tragedy and uncertainty of what may come next. Developing overnight, the statue of former philadelphia mayor frank rizzo was vandalized this week this time someone spray painted the word black power. Jeanette reyes has been following this story all week and joins us in center city. Good morning. Jennette. Reporter we have covered other incidents this week of vadgessism vandalism and possible vandalism. This happened hours ago. The perimeter has been pushed out even more. Initially it was barricades and they added Police Officers and now they have added tape and keeping us at a distance. I want to get a video of what appears to be a towel. Egg residue was power washed off, and now you can see the spray paint the words black power were spray painted on the statue. This this happened after 11 00 p. M. Last night right across the street from city hall very much in front of several witnesses. The man who did this, spent seemed like a few minutes spray painting on the statue as well as on the steps, its not clear what he wrote on the steps. The third act of vadgessism comes amid nationwide calls on statues that glorify racism. Many believe the statue represents that, there are others who believe frank rizzo has done quite a bit for the africanamerican community. Jeanette reyes channel 6 action news. Members of the Upper Darby Police department were in washington to attend a vigil for a teenager who was shot and killed. She donated her organs and they helped save 6 lives throogd including a police officer. A 10yearold boy took a bite out of crime while protecting his mom. The man had broken into the boys home on the 1800 block of monmouth street. The incident started when someone fired shots near cambria and kensington avenue. The man who was wounded fled to the home and took off after the boy bit him. Police arrested him at a vacant home nearby. 5 08 a. M. , good news get the resume out, Grocery Store aldi is holding a job fair today at the Norristown Aldi on south trooper road they are hiring for all positions, if youre going out, good luck. David joins us, the Lehigh Valley getting nailed right now. Reporter thats the first shower and thunderstorm we have for the morning. Storm tracker 6 live double scan showing most of the area is dry. As we go in tight in the Lehigh Valley. I told you a few minutes ago this was just a couple of minutes away, now youre in the thick of it. Allentown be easton about to get the heavier stuff. This is pushing east northeast, lightning associated with this. This will be through the area in another 30 minutes especially in allentown and bethlehem and maybe less than that. Him if you can manage to ride this out for 20 minutes or so, youll be in better shape. Be careful of ponding and puddling on the roads. Aftermath of this, easton about to get this in a halfhour and then youre done. We have cloud skies over chester, the Commodore Barry bridge and the delaware river. Were looking at muggy conditions and later today drenching showers and thunderstorms. 76 degrees in philadelphia countrily. 74 in currently. 74 in allentown, 76 in cape may. Its humid out there. Future tracker 6 showing you a little bit more of an overplay on the rain than what weve got right now. It is possible before the end of rush hour we get additional showers and thunderstorms. We are expecting as we go later into the midday period a potential lull in the action. Although a new model run just out shows additional showers and thunderstorms. Theres the lull im talking about, maybe between 1 00 p. M. , 3 00 p. M. , 4 00 p. M. After 3 00 p. M. In the northern and western suburbs another round of storms moves in, that could push into the evening and late night hours, again, the new model run shows it a scattered pattern where these hit they will produce heavy downpours, they should knock off after midnight tonight. In allentown were going for humid conditions with the potential for occasional downpours, youre getting one right now. 87 is the high. Down the the beach, moderate risk of rip currents, otherwise its steamy with heavy showers and thunderstorms there, as well. Not a great day on the beach overall, in philadelphia, mainly cloudy skies and downpours and storms possible at times through the day, 88 degrees is the warm high there. Overnight evening storms knocking off after midnight or so, muggy, 74 the overnight low. As we go through the weekend, things get better. Up in the poconos humid, thunderstorms, saturday, 78, sun and clouds, lots of sun on sunday. At the shore, moderate rip currents risks today, that may subside over the weekend, keep checking with us on that. Saturday, the humidity dropping in the afternoon and sunday mostly sunny and 83. The exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast, 88 degrees for philadelphia, steamy and oppressively humid as we roll through it. Downpours that could produce flooding on roads and creeks and streams. Tomorrow, humid start, but nicer in the afternoon, hot high of 90. Not as humid, sunday not as humid, high of 88. Monday, partly to mostly sunny skies for the eclipse, looks warm high in the upper 80s and 90 again on tuesday. Tuesday and wednesday, the humidity will come back, we have a chance of thunderstorms both of those days. 5 11 a. M. , the eagles won their first preseason game at the linc, but there were struggles. The moment a sheriffs deputy crashed his car going 104 Miles Per Hour is caught on video. Why it was made public a year later. 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We have rain moving in, not in philadelphia, but in other spots. Indeed it could be a rough traffic day, whats it like out there right now, karen. Reporter it could be rough in the areas getting a storm. Right now were in exton, Chester County were dry. Route 100 at commerce drive, clear and dry and looking good. We have construction crews out there. The right lane is scheduled to be blocked from 8 00 a. M. During the rush hero until 4 00 p. M. A long period of time on saturday for bridge inspection. I95 northbound at the girard point bridge watch for that construction its going to cause big problems. Over here in lower township, route 109 and onandango avenue. They are doing lane shifting, stick to sea shore road. Storm tracker 6 live double scan, were dry through most of the areas, the storms were following is in allentown and bethlehem and easton. You can see the blinking those are lightning strikes in the past 15 minutes. Allentown, visibility down to half mile, because youre dealing with the heavy rain out there thats reducing visibility and causing problems. Lets look at the current temperatures, 71 in quakertown, 76 in center city. Humidity is up there, it will be oppressive today. 73 in hammonton, 75 in dover. You want to watch out for downpours and potentially strong storms. Thank you, karen. The commander and two other warships that collided with the a navy ship will be leave of their commands. They lost Situational Awareness that contributed to the crash that killed 7 people. The details shows the heroic efforts on board to safe the sailors in june. New evidence was released showing when a Florida Deputy crashed his car into another vehicle. The deputy was going more than 100 Miles Per Hour an hour when that crash happened in may of last year. He is set to go on trial next week to face reckless driving charges, the other driver continues to recover from his extensive injuries. The eagles and the bills faced off in the second preseason team. There were 23 penalties and seven turnovers last night. Wide receiver alshawn jeffrey caught his first pass. Ronald darby certify intercepted a pass and eagles win 2014. By no means its not where we wants to be. I know we have the right guys and the right team. We have to put it together. Eagles host the dolphins on thursday. Phillies face the giants in San Francisco last night and lost in the battle of the National League two worst teams. Aaron nola allowed five runs in 7 innings. Phillies lose again 7 of their 8, 54. An ocean county new jersey woman lost her Engagement Ring in italy and found it a decade later. The ring shipped off the finger and disappeared while visiting family overseas nine years ago. They recently returned to the family home in italy and a sparkle in the sidewalk caught johns eye and it turned out to be the missing Engagement Ring. If they can find them in carrots they can find them in sidewalks. Reporter thats crazy. They were focused on other things in italy. Reporter i lost mine in a hotel in pittsburgh, they mailed it back to me, i dont bring it on vacation any more. Im a dummy. Thats what george could say costanza did. Reporter this is i95 heading toward the airport looking good. Mass trans, no issues or delays, davey. Reporter Storm Tracker 6 live double scan tracking thunderstorms pushing through the Lehigh Valley. Easton is underneath this. A lot of lightning with this, allentown five minutes away from this, bethlehem, 15 minutes, easton another halfhour or so. Its going to be warm arrest very, very steamy. 87 by noon, 3 00 p. M. , 87. The high 88 degrees around 5 00 p. M. Theres a chance of redeveloping additional thunderstorms as we go through the day and flood watch is in effect across the region because we have the potential for some flooding downpours on streets creeks and streams. No major delays at the airport, no rain in philadelphia right now, matt and tam. 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And take it from me, every step counts. A bayer aspirin regimen is one of those steps in helping prevent another stroke. Be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. Out across philadelphia international. 5 26 a. M. , 76 degrees, get ready it could be a stormy friday, it will be humid. A little philadelphia love for the bills after their loss to the eagles during their first preseason game at lincoln financial field. Willlesean mccoy showed off hisd stomping grounds and bought dinner. He bought 200 cheese steaks and order of crab fries from chickee and petes. Chickee and petes said each meal cost 9. We got out our calculator and mccoy spent 1,800 on dinner last night. Now to another incredible price tag. This might look like the Atlanta Falcons stadium, this is a 70 milliondollar High School Football stadium in katie texas just opened. It is the most expensive High School Football stadium in the country. Town west of houston has a population of 14,000 people. The stadium can seat nearly all of them, 1,000 spectators and the score board alone cost 2 million. The stadium will be used by the regions 8 high schools, so thats why they made it so big. Football is big in texas sunny. I grew up in the land of friday night lights this is not a shocking story to me. What a stadium, though. 5 7 a. M. , a bizarre accident slowed traffic on the 42 freeway. Were following the latest developments out of spain as Philadelphia Police increase security in response to the terror attacks. Last night vandals struck defacing the statue of former philadelphia mayor frank rizzo those stories and more when action news comes right back. Developing now on action news a third suspect is detained in a deadly van attack in spain that authorities have linked to a larger terror cell. Developing overnight, battle over the frank rizzo stamp has boiled over. A vandal tagged it with spray paint. We have scattered storms all day, and they are popping up in the Lehigh Valley. Good morning, 5 30 a. M. , august 18. Lets start with david murphy. Reporter a flood watch watch is in effect across the region. As we look at the Weather Center you can see that. This will kick in this afternoon and through the evening hours all the way up until maybe 11 00 p. M. Tonight. Any of these counties could see downpour producing thunderstorms that could produce problems on roads creeks and streams, something to think about, do n