Im frances rivera. The leader of isis may be dead as the Russian Defense ministry issued a statement saying they have information that Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi was killed in one of their air strikes. Nbcs lucy kafanov is in london for us. Lucy, what more do we know . Reporter good morning. The russians claim on may 28th, 30 highlevel isis commanders and about 300 fighters gathered to plot their escape from raqqa, the groups de facto capitol in syria, also a city currently under assault by the u. S. And its allies. The Russian Defense ministry claims baghdadi was at this meeting, and dispatched a group of bombers and fighter jets to strike the gathering. In a statement the Russian Defense ministry said, quote, isis leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi also attended the meeting and was killed in this air strikes. The ministry adds that it had warned the u. S. Of the strike in advance. Theres been no confirmation from the americans. A spokesman for the u. S. Dough ligs fighting isis could not confirm
This will stick around for a while. It will be quite a while, and the longest period were of had tripledigit temperatures inland for several years, and as we look as the outer sunset, this is the reason why we will have some cooler temperatures along the coast. We can see this thin layer of fog over the city and hugging the coast and while away from that were getting some much warmer temperature. Were at 72 degrees. In concord its 85 degrees with all of that sunshine, and were going to see the hottest temperatures in parts of the trivalley and the delta, and well have a heat advisory in effect for areas just away from that immediate coastline and away from San Francisco. This is where our temperatures will be reaching into the 90s and over 100 degrees possible. And we will be focused on Solano County, where well have an excessive heat warning in effect beginning tomorrow. Well talk about how hot it gets, and a look at those microclimates and the wide range in temperatures well see. Tha
Buckle up today, 55 million americans in 13 states bracing for potentially strong tornados. In goodman, missouri a fire station took a hit from a tornado. Buildings caving in on fire trucks along with trees in the area. In joplin cars were forced to deal with blinding rain and hail in other parts of the state. The next two days are rough weather wise. Meteorologist bill karins tracking the storms. What are you seeing . This is one of those dangerous days, only a handful every spring. Were trying to save as many lives and prevent as many injuries as possible. The area of concern, the lower Tennessee Valley through the southeast. 55 million at risk. The area of red is the greatest chance for a tornado threat especially from montgomery, atlanta, augusta to macon, georgia. This area is most at risk late today. Well take these storms all the way to the east coast as we go throughout the Early Morning hours tomorrow with a wind damage threat. Once again, the threat is not just for tornadoes,
Station took a hit from a tornado. Buildings caving in on fire trucks along with trees in the area. And cars were forced to deal with blinding rain and hail in other parts of the state. The next two days are rough weather wise. Meteorologist bill karins tracking the storms. What are you seeing . Good morning. Our goal today as forecasters is save lives, its one of those dangerous days when not just tornados but strong tornados that could be on the ground for a long period of time. Were starting early, not with a tornado threat but hail down in southern portions. The atmosphere is primed in a hurry and this afternoon this area of red, moderate risk we could go under high risk if the situation gets worse. But for montgomery to birmingham, atlanta to augusta, macon and areas to the east of savannah at greatest risk of strong tornados. A lot of large hail and wind damage, could get tornados in southern ohio valley through kentucky and tennessee. Those hopefully weaker. Those could be deadl
Killed in jalalabad afghanistan when a c130 went down while taking off. The other four were based in texas. Colonel vogel calls the effect at hanscom devastating, their squadron small about 130 members. We sat down with the squadron and talk to each and every one of them. They are receiving as much health and services as we can provide. Reporter the other victims, flags are lowered today. They were acting in their capacity as Security Forces troops for the men and women. Fairly somber. We will remain steadfast to protect this nation. With some family airmen. Reporting live in bedford, newscenter 5. Anchor the coast guard is searching for a container ship caught in hurricane walking. When contact was lost with the ship in the bahamas, it was en route from its home port in jacksonville, florida when it began taking on water. And heavy wind could have destroyed the ship communication. They rescued a dozen people from a lifting cargo ship. The ship called for help after taking on water. Th