It was a day of wild weather across the bay. Heavy rain. Thunder. And something we. A live look outside, chilly night across the bay and about to get even colder. It was a day of wild weather across the bay, heavy rain, thunder, and something we rarely see, lightning striking the colgate ridge. We talked to the guy who took the photograph. Reporter photographer charles hall said he loves stepping photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the one of the storm today gave him might be one of the best shots of his career. Downpours and elbowed me, threatening thunder in palo alto, one lady boat too much for this tree in the city a cemetery. Here in san mateo a single lightning bolt terrified this neighborhood when it hit a redwood tree, sending pieces of it shattering through several neighbors back after a pieces like this. That one even went right through a fence. But for photographer charles hall, this storm with a chance to play. I thought i might as well plucked the camera and see what i c
Westnorthwest at three miles per hour. The precipitation is occurring right now, but watch out for slippery spots in the mountains. 25 in asheville. 19 in boone. Andrews, 21. The 813 mile per hour breeze makes it feel colder. I the afternoon, temperatures for the upstate will reach the mid40 range. For the mountains, upper 30s may be the best we see. It will be a little cooler than normal today. We will talk more about how the rest of the week plays out and the next chance for rain in a few minutes. Allyson thank you, dale. President barack obama delivered his final state of the Union Address last night. Patrick he layed out his agenda for what he hopes will be a busy these year in busy eighth year in office. Karin caifa has reports from capitol hill. Reporter president obamas address struck an optimistic tone. Next five years, the next 10 years and beyond. Reporter the president urged members to work together. The president discussed how he plans to handle the growing threat of isis.
President obama admitted nobody expects new proposals to pass in congress. Obama fixing a broken [applause] obama protecting our kids from gun violence. An empty chair next to the first lady symbolized children killed by guns. The president bragged about the economic recovery. Obama we are in the middle of the biggest streak of private sector job creation. He said acting like this is world war iii builds isis up. Obama we need to call them what they are, killers and fanatics many to be hunted down and destroyed. President obama confessed he feels he failed to keep his promise regarding bridging the bipartisan divide. South carolinian developed the republican response. In her address governor nikki haley criticized president obamas record on the economy. As he enters his final year in office, Many Americans are still feeling the squeeze of an economy too weak to raise income levels. Were feeling a crushing national debt, a Healthcare Plan that has made insurance less affordable and doct
Wont have strong disagreements. We will. And as we usher in this new era, republicans will stand up for our beliefs. If we held the white house, taxes would be lower for working families and wed put the brakes on run away spending and debt. We would encourage American Innovation and success instead of dem monizing them. The economy would soar and good jobs would be available across the country. We would reform education so it worked best for students, parents, and teachers, not Washington Bureau grats and union bosses. We would end the disastrous Health Care System and replace it with reforms that lowered costs and actually let you keep your doctor. We would respect differences in modern families but we would also ip cyst on respect for religious liberty as a corner stone of our democracy. We would recognize the importance of the separation of constitution in its entirety and, yes, that includes the second and tenth amendments. We would make International Agreements that were celebrate
Upstate. It feels cooler because of the breeze blowing. More like 13, 14 mileperhour wind in the mountains will step hendersonville and asheville, feels like 11 this morning. Warm coat is a good idea. Lawrence feels like 25 with the breeze. I the end of the day, temperatures will reach 46 for the upstate and for the mountains, upper 30s to 40 is about the best we will see today. We will talk more about what the rest of the week will be like in just a few minutespatrick the president s final state of the union is in the books and the reviews are in. Allyson president obama is now hitting the road today to pitch his message. Nikole killion has more from our exclusive washington newsroom. Nikole today president obama travels to omaha, nebraska where hell meet with a local family, then he will deliver remarks touching on some of the same themes from last night. I believe in change and i believe in you the American People. As confident as i have ever been that the state of our union is stro