Morning commute but more rain is on the way as Lauryn Ricketts will have more on that in a moment. First, what the same storm system did to our south. It produced storms in alabama leaving three people dead. There was damage at the alabama and tennessee border. Reporter a Flash Flood Warning is still in effect in several counties in tennessee. A tornado ripped t right now were in a community that is at a standstill. Power is out everywhere in benton, tennessee, where this store got hit hard. Power lines were dripped down, debris blocking several roads and shutting down some major highways. We spoke with the Benton Police and he said most of the damage a shelter is opened for those displaced from the tornado at the local high school. The National Weather service says they expect it to last until early afternoon. Back to you. We are definitely seeing rain out there right now. We are in a weather alert mode, mainly for this afternoon. I dont think were going to see much right now. B rain
Struck looked like. A couple was inside of the car. Their car was totaled. They both are going to be suffering for a while from the injuries that they have. Reporter it happened november 21st around midnight on pennsylvania avenue and dowerhouse road. According to Police Reports, franklin struck the vehicle from the back at a stop light. Multiple sources say the Council Member fled the scene of the accident and was found minutes later in the woods by state troopers. He was given a breathalyzer where he had a. 10. He was taken charged with dui, reckless driving and other charges related to the accident. Were going to make sure that we get justice for the Collins Family in a civil sense. Were going to wait until they finish their medical treatment and our case begins at that point. Reporter maryland Public Information request, news 4s Prince Georges County bureau uncovered in october of 2012, franklin was involved in an accident in another countyissued vehicle. He did not call police so
A tree, and burst into flames. Another person was taken to the hospital. Investigators have been working the scene. One of your workarounds is macarthur boulevard. Julie, what can you tell us . Julie we are waiting to get the road reopened in each direction. Macarthur boulevard is a good option for folks coming inbound toward d. C. Dont forget about river road comi the clara barton parkway was locked off between glen echo and chain bridge. We are going to show you 66 eastbound before fair oaks. This is where they had the crash with one overturned, traffic squeezing by single vial single file to the left. Fairfax police are tweeting this out. The morning commute jammed up because of a crash, a car going down there braddock near backlick road between munro in montgomery. Southwest kenilworth avenue before the rose metros green line was single tracking between u street and Georgia Avenue because of a piece of disabled equipment in u street. That is our traffic with another update on the r
Its so much fun for me . As sarah palin raising speculation about her role in the trump administration. Missing mom exclusive. The husband breaking his silence speaking out exclusively to abc news about that horrific abduction. I thought about her being there screaming my name and that i wasnt there. Now Police Release a new description of the kidnappers and for the first time we hear how his wife finally made her escape on that freeway. Only and we do say good morning, america. What a powerful interview with the husband of that california mom. Were going to have much more of that exclusive just ahead. Im sure they are glad to have her home. Donald trump is heading to the carrier plant where lots of families are celebrating, 1,000 president elect will join them later today. Trumps team is signaling there will be more direct interinvestigation like this. Well examine that coming up. First the after. Math of those tornadoes in the southeast. Homes and businesses destroyed. At least five
The temperatures will drop quite a bit as they move through the evening hours and into the overnight. Take a look at the forecast as we move through the 7 00 hour. Temperatures will fall in the middle 40s. Now mainly clear skies as we head through the overnight hours. The clear skies will help the temperature drop and drop quickly. We looking at the overnight lows in the 30s for the entire area. A little bit breezy. Looking at a bit of a wind chill factor that you have to contend with. But it shouldnt that bad. Waking up tomorrow mo for this time of year. Cold but still no snow to talk about. This year eva longoria is hosting. We have Trisha Yearwood and garth brooks going to sing. We have entertainment to enjoy. Starts at 4 30. It lasts an hour and a half. The lighting of the Christmas Tree, the first family will be here and it will be an awesome event. I will have continuous updates from this years Christmas Tree lighting. We head to Annalysa Gayle who is a little bit lower. Not on a