The Hurricane Center and portions of the bay area are in the column of air at the moment. You see the satellite imagery clearly indicates where the hurricane is located. A category four storm than a wellformed system. When you look at the center at east of bia were the strongest winds and very high seas today with winds up to 140 miles an hour and also very high seas measuring over 20 feet. We have seen a foot of rain and portions of haiti so a devastating storm especially on the eastern side of the eye. 14le mentioned the trend of computer models is the shift further back to the west which includes the state of florida. More and more of florida included in the cone of air or cone of uncertainty and the timing is thursday at 2 pm. Previously the strongest winds on the eastern side. On the western side we see a northerly breeze and even drier in this case its better for us but not as good for haiti and the bahamas. 139 mileperhour winds measured near the center according to the Hurrican
Prepares to address the largest gathering of the proisrael movement. And pope francis uses his palm sunday message to shine a spotlight on the flight of european refugees. We begin tonight with the most dramatic sign yet of the changing relationship between the u. S. And cuba. President obama and the first family are in havana. It is the first u. S. President ial visit to the island in 88 years. The last time was 1928 when calvin koolidge went to havana. Part of the mission during the 2day trip this time constructing a frank dialogue about human rights issues, and other differences that sparked a 50yearold cold war between the two nations. The visit is not without detractors, here and in cuba. Republican leaders continue to bash the president for what they call supporting an oppressive regime. Support correspondent joins us. How is the president addressing the objections that some have to the visit . One of the ordinarily goals is to cement and solidify the president s initiative. You
To prevent attacks the president talked about are walking these corridors and it s not just logan, we found extra security elsewhere as well. This is about what you d expect on the day before thanksgiving, big crowds at south station headed home. Add the threat of terror and you add officers and a sense of watchfulness. Everywhere, officials are saying there is no need to worry, but they are vigilent. It starts at the top. President obama as americans travel this week and with their loved ones, i want them to know that our counterterrorism, intelligence, and Law Enforcement professionals at every level are working overtime. Pam at logan airport, state troopers carry visible weapons and have the k9 units working out. Travelers reminded again to travel light, come prepared to wait and stay alert. Preparation is a message law to teach. After the marathon bombing, Boston Police conducted dozens of trainings with schools, hotels and others in case of a terror action. Everyone should enjoy t
Years, how it tricks your brain into thinking you full. Hollywood is up early as Oscar Nominations are evealed. We will tell you who made the cut today, january 15 2015. Announcer from nbc news this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, Everyone Welcome to requested today on a thursday morning, a lot of butterflies, Oscar Nominations later. Also by the way, filling out his oscar pool is our little puppy in the orange room. Hes chilling. We will tell you which name made the cut and what we will be calling him over the next 16 to 18 months. He is cute by any name thats for sure. We start with our top story, you heard about this a young plan in ohio in federal custody accused of plotting an attack on the u. S. Capitol. Pete what can you tell us . Reporter matt good morning, verdicts say the 20yearold wanted to carry out an attack as a way to support an isis terror group. They say he talked to somebody who thought he was likem
Cars that are out here that use these rail lines at this junction here and you see just a lot of activity out here for amtrak. Septa uses these lines as well. You can see just how much of this area is used for train activity. So were going to stay up here in sky force 10. Give you another update shortly now. Im live in sky force 10. Matt delucia, nbc 10 news. Matt thank you. Well ask you to stand by unless and until you have to refuel with your pilot. We were there as mayor Michael Nutter gave an update on the situation at 1 15. There was a curve in the area where the accident happened but he wouldnt speculate on the speed of the train or what else may have happened at the time of the crash. He also briefed us on all the agencies involved in response efforts. Full response. Fire police, department of homeland security, accept at that amtrak. I talked to governor wilson and his chief of staff. They are very concerned about this incident. Have given their full cooperation and support. Al