Georgetown waterfront. What a day. Good evening and thanks for joining us. Im kellye lynn. To the great start fourth of july weekend, but there are changes in store with the weather, and josh knight has the first look at forecast. Josh thats right, by far the nicest of the three days is today. Lets take a look, the national harbor, the temperatures across the region are hanging near 80 degrees. A lot of us today had trouble getting out of the 70s. For the beginning of july, that is low this time of year. Cool and refreshing through the evening. Cloud cover working its way in, starting with d thin clouds. They will thicken up tomorrow. As we zoom out, the rain towards st. Louis and south of chicago, that is heading our way, bringing showers tomorrow and a better chance of rain on monday. The thing to there and enjoy this evening. 79 degrees at 7 00, nats first pitch at 7 15. Going to dinner, grilling out, tonight is the night to do it. Through, wen moves are more likely to see the heavi
We would like to show you where these events took place in the event that a viewer could help investigation. Clay place northeast, just east south of benning road, north of east capitol street. The people who live along clay aace in northeast d. C. Are in state of shock after hearing the allegations from the police that suspect sexual predator lived in their midst. Its a terrible story. There are a lot of kids here. Horrible. June, they say a 42yearold woman who lives on this block brought three juveniles into her apartment by offering them popcorn and ice cream. Once inside, she locked the door and sexually assaulted them. Says he knows of a different juvenile who was asked by the s he and others are having a hard time understanding the alleged evil that once looked along clay place northeast. That is sick and crazy. Who would do that to little kids . Jay she has been arrested and charged with firstdegree child sex abuse. The Police Believe there may be additional victims and they wou
Ill update you on the tenday forecast coming up. Thank you, lauryn. The crowds arent as big as normal but quite a pew people are hanging out on the National Mall hoping to see the big show in person. News4s Meagan Fitzgerald spoke to some of those who want to make sure that they have a great spot for all of the action. Meagan . Reporter thats right. If youve ever been out here, you understand why they got out here so early. They came prepared because they knew they were in store for a wet day ahead. Since early this morning, people have been getting ready for the most anticipated holidays of the season. This is the best spot to see the fireworks. Reporter and families would agree. Weve got restrooms right here the fireworks through there, parade route through there. Reporter michael is pataki tr pata patriarch of the family. Reporter and its not enough to stop families have having a good time because theyve experienced rain on the fourth before so they know the drill and others celebra
They are right there. But this year come drop this. Reporter getting that perfect spot wasnt as difficult as past years. We have restrooms right here. Parade route ride there. Reporter the question is, will it go on . It looks like we can get it off within a reasonable amount of time, we would make that. Reporter mike with the National Park service says they are monitoring the weather closely but a few factors come in and they may have to delay or move the event to tomorrow. Were looking out for things like high winds, heavy rain, low ceiling on the clouds, thunder, lightning. Reporter a lot of people hope that the elements stay away but whatever happens, they will have a good time either way. We have a bunch when it starts pouring, we go home. Reporter there you go. At 6 00, well show you some of the creative ways that folks have managed to have a good time despite the weather. Back to you. Transportation reporter adam tuss has been keeping an eye on the crowd as everyone moves in for
Today. Today and tomorrow, both, the heat is on. Not much of a rain chance today. Better chance for tomorrow. More about that and beach forecast coming up in ten minutes. For now, lets go over to jack taylor at wtov and find out how things are going in prince georges county. Its a painting project going northbound as traffic moves from left to right on the right to left, excuse me. Traffic on 202 getting by single file left on the northbound side. You see the vehicles getting through there. Can only get one lane to get through. Not a big delay so far this morning. Be aware its out there. On the rock creek parkway, crews are working until 6 00. Traffic gets by one direction at a time. Also, this is the first morning of the continuous metro work along the blue and yellow lines. It will be shut down for the first morning between braddock road and National Airport. Jack, thank you. Metro officials are starting their first morning rush of the next phase of their program. The emergency maint