Elias top five this morning. Elias the overnight cold weather and rain lead to a build up of icy on trees and powerlines in central iowa. Due to the ice, Power Outages were reported around the metro, local five even had its power flicker off for a few minutes late last night. There were a couple reports of broken limbs falling as well. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias the west glen towncenter super target had to shut down last night due to a fire. The flames came from a fryer in a kitchen area for employees. Most of the fire was put out by the time fire crews arrived on scene. The entire store filled with smoke though. So all the Holiday Shoppers and employees had to go outside. Elias the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door. Elias during his trip through africa, pope francis delivered a stern environmental warning just days ahead of a key Climate Change conference in paris. During a historic mass in kenya, the pointiff urged politicians to Work Tog
This is a perfect example, during and el nio year, we are that much more at risk for Severe Weather. Let me show you the numbers as far as el nio winters. Over the past 30 years, we have had 17 el nio years, and during el nio years in South Carolina, the northern part of the state, 154 tornadoes in el nio years, half of that for la nina season. Cold fronts come through, the cold air clashing at the same time. An active jet coming out of the south debts the air to circulate, and that is why during the winter, we can get tornadoes in Severe Weather and in the spring, especially. Looking ahead, we have a higher risk for Severe Weather. That is something we will keep an eye on heading into the spring. It could be an issue. Terror apart hurricanes which will limit the hurricanes if it heads strong stays strong headed into the summertime. Gabrielle right now, duke energy is reporting thousands of outages in the asheville area. According to the Duke Energy Website, nearly 6,000 customers are
Fridays Solar Eclipse. Two people are named behind the deadly attack in tunisia at a tourist site. The announcement follows the president s promise to wage a merciless war against terrorism. This is the scene in tunis right now. Thats the entrance to the compound thats home to the national museum. A couple of armed guards are stationed outside. This is what happened on wednesday. Too gunman entered the museum, killing at least 14. 12 of them tourists with that their motivations are still unclear. Hours later, Security Forces stormed the bardo which is in the same compound as the government compound. People gathered to pay respects to the People Killed in the attack. They held flag and banners denouncing terrorism. Politicians were in the middle of a debate on new Anti Terrorism laws. A draft was originally presented last year with a broad definition of violence including vandalism, reparations for victims and Free Health Care and judicial assistance. The draft included the creation of
The senate is expected to that test vote on a bill will extend jobless benefits for the longterm unemployed for months. Three voters need 60 votes to advance the White Housebacked bill. Susan collins of maine says shell vote to advance it in opes that her fellow republicans will offer changes to offset the costs. Follow that vote on cspan 2. At 10 45, Senate Democrats will the jobless ng on benefitsish issue. For you here on cspan. President obama will comment on unemployment te on benefits. John boehner said House Republicans wont take up the unless the additional cost is offset. Well have the president s comments live at 11 40. As comments after that well. Army chief of staff genere at the National Press club talking about the future of the army. Efore taking his current position, he was commanding general for the u. S. Campaign in iraq. Comments ge of his begin at 1 00 eastern. 2 30 eastern, we bring you live judiciarys the Senate Subcommittee looks into the plight of Syrian Refugee
As a state issue. E maritalld th status be for those who married the two weeks before the policy was put in place . Democrats can call at 202 7370001. It republicans at 202 7370002. Independents at 202 6280205. On can catch up with us twitter, facebook, or email us. Good Tuesday Morning to you. We want to start by showing you some headlines from utah papers this morning. The spectrum. Samesex marriages put on hold. The headline from the herald. I will read you a bit from the Salt Lake Tribune this morning. That story by brooke adams. U. S. Supreme court on monday put samesex marriages in utah on hold. Banning such marriages are unconstitutional. The state say application was mayor. With justice sota clerks in utah will no longer be able to issue marriage license to samesex couples. It is not immediately clear what the order means for couples who have already been married. That is the story from the Salt Lake Tribune. Today. Alking with you comments are coming in on our facebook pages.