And unfortunately, the weather is not ideal. There is rain moving in for the afternoon . Absolutely, and there is rain west of the beltway. But right now, we want to get a look live from the National Mall. Reporter good morning. We dont want any showers coming up at all. Despite the terror alert, hundreds of thousands of people will descend on the National Mall. Tight security expected, and the big draw will be a concert with a new host, Bradley Whitford, actor from the west wing. And headliners such as barry manilow, head hunter hayes, the country singer. And kc and the sunshine band. Well have an interview coming up, but people will enjoy a fantastic show and enjoy the festivities across the national. But i know we have details about the fireworks display and how the weather will be. Were hoping that the weather holds off. Absolutely, surae. And im with you hoping that the weather will hold off and well look at the threat for showers and thunderstorms to move out in time for the fire
Very humid walking in, but the good news, nice dry roadways, lots of construction, oddly enough. It is interesting. I was actually hoping, like wait, i said to myself for five minutes, i have to point this out, we look like a cream sickle right now. Thats true. It is summertime. Well heat one bright neon for tomorrow. Lets get you out there. All looking very, very quiet at the moment, nice clear skies for us, and, you know, again, meisha mentioned humidity. Humidity will be something you will begin to in the here over the course every time. Coy see shower or thunderstorm firing up at some point later today. For now storm scan is empty, it is quiet it, will stay that way at least through the morning, so if you are like us, you have got to get up, got to get out, it looks as though the weather will cooperate. But it is warm. Im sure if youre lucky enough to have the air conditioner at home, it is cranking right now, 57 degrees at Philadelphia International airport, 75 in dover, wildwood,
Northe at five to 10 miles an hour, so these cells have all been moving slowly so we are racking up in the rainfall department. Check this out across Cumberland County we have pick up 2 inches of rainfall and some areas in just 22 minutes, others in just 45 minutes, that is why we have a localized flood threat south of the city but i will keep my eye on the radar over next several hours and do have that backup plan and have umbrella just in case scout out where you would head if you do see one of these cells, in a way in Center City Philadelphia which i dont necessarily think it it is likely but possible as we head in the next couple hours as we head out to the fire works. We will talk more about the storm threat and what is in store as we head in the rest of the week as we head back to work in just a couple minutes. Lauren, thanks. Party on the parkway has been going on all afternoon but one of the highlights of the evening will be performances by mary j. Blige and boys two men, still
Northe at five to 10 miles an hour, so these cells have all been moving slowly so we are racking up in the rainfall department. Check this out across Cumberland County we have pick up 2 inches of rainfall and some areas in just 22 minutes, others in just 45 minutes, that is why we have a localized flood threat south of the city but i will keep my eye on the radar over next several hours and do have that backup plan and have umbrella just in case scout out where you would head if you do see one of these cells, in a way in Center City Philadelphia which i dont necessarily think it it is likely but possible as we head in the next couple hours as we head out to the fire works. We will talk more about the storm threat and what is in store as we head in the rest of the week as we head back to work in just a couple minutes. Lauren, thanks. Party on the parkway has been going on all afternoon but one of the highlights of the evening will be performances by mary j. Blige and boys two men, still
Middle of the road. Pg e are on the scene. No one was hurt but throughs are without power in the hayward neighborhood. We are on hathaway avenue near lansing way. This happened at 5 15. Pose say a driver crashed into a power pole and knocked the whole thing down. Wires are covering the road. Pg e cut them off and they are not live. 4,000 customers are without power. We do not know how soon it will be become on. As you can imagine people are trying to get ready for work. The cause of the crash is not known. Police say that only one vehicle was involved. They talking to the person who was the driver. This is still a dangerous situation and they are asking people to stay away from the area. Traffic is rerouted. Federal authorities have launched an investigation into the first death of a tesla owner using the cars self driving feature. Jess can jessica the story. Joshua brown was in the navy 11 years and part of seal team six. He owned a Software Company and he went to university of new me