Outside on our tuesday, its indeed a weather alert day as you mentioned. Frequent updates will be here on nbc4 throughout the course of the afternoon. Main threats today, another changes some damaging wind gusts along with downpours of rain. The primary risk is 3 00 to 9 00 p. M. Today. That is the timing everywhere in the yellow shading along the blue ridge ahead of a cold front. It will spark off the strong to severe thunderstorms later this afternoon into the metro area. For now most of the rain is in the mountains of west virginia. But it wont be long until the rain drops move into the metro. Currently temperatures are in the low to mid80s. It is plenty steamy with temperatures hovering near 90 degrees for much of the afternoon. Thunderstorms developing around 3 00 and continuing until 9 00 this evening. Break down the individual chances for Severe Weather to talk about the cooler and dryer weather ahead in the next few minutes. Thank you, chuck. And to stay ahead of the storms, do
Caster. The army recognized soldiers in combat after it was discovered his award originally went to the wrong person. David culver introduces us to this war hero who finally received his silver star. Took nearly seven kekd rb decades but today ralph is wearing his silver star. One of the main things they live to this moment to receive it. The reasonablk÷ orwt n this humble ceremony dates back to world war ii, september 22, 1944. As forces withdrew he got orders to hold the line. He organized a plan that ultimately pushed German Forces into retreat. We stopped a counterattack and set up a defense at that point. But he was never recognized for their daring actions. In fact initially the silver star for that heroism was awarded to someone else. 70 years ago they awarded the metal to the wrong guy and its taken this long to get it rectified. With the help of senator mark warnerss office that wrong is righted. Alongside him his wife of 69 years. They met as he was recovering from war wound
Let me take a selfie. And this is about to be the most popular gift under the tree this christmas. Could it be . Beyonce is crazy in love with it, so many more are too. Why is the selfie stick being called the greatest invention of the year. Is it about to change the way we snap those selfies . Let me take a selfie. Good morning, america. I want my kids to know this right away, they are not getting a selfie stick. Not going to happen. Laras got one right there. Very fun. I like it. Hold on. Let me try to adjust. Okay. Looking good. I look like kilroy. This is a first. I have to say, in all my years at good morning america, doing a selfie to begin the show. Its a big shopping day tomorrow, Super Saturday. Some may be looking for it. No question about that. The question is, are they going to be able to get to the stores when they do it . Millions of americans getting ready to travel. Snow and rain could make it hard to get home for the holiday. Ginger is tracking it all. How about this .
Begin with the historic shift in policy between cuba and the united states. The two countries once on the brink of war now prepared to open embassies. More americans could be on their way visiting the largest island in the caribbean. Also a lift on some goods. And travelers can bring back 100 worth of tobacco or cuban rum. Susan saulny is live in washington with the Details Behind this agreement. Hey there, susan. Reporter good morning. For decades american policy has been to isolate cuba. Now suddenly a new approach. This morning, shock waves after a deal reached in secret changes the course of history. President obama restoring full diplomatic relations with cuba for the First Time Since the height of the cold war. We want to see greater freedom, greater prosperity, greater opportunity for ordinary cubans. Reporter the u. S. Will open an embassy in havana. And it could revitalize the flow of money and people between the two nations. Cubas status as a states state sponsor of terrorism
Nightmare before christmas. A big storm packing strong winds and torrential rain, even some snow expected to cause major travel hassles on the roads and in the skies, so how will it affect your Holiday Travel plans . And vacation to nowhere . What happened when we tried to collect on a free trip offer . Our Rebecca Jarvis looking for answers. Where are the Complimentary Tickets . Ill be forward with you. What you need to know before you plan your next getaway. And good morning, everyone. It is great to have ryan smith back in for dan on paternity leave. Congratulations to dan. On what is a busy sunday morning. Lets get right to the latest on the chilling execution of two new York City Police officers. Yeah, the senseless killings come at a time when there is a bitter rift between police and activists who have been protesting what they say is police brutality. We start our Team Coverage with abcs linsey davis at the scene in brooklyn. Good morning, linsey. Reporter good morning, paula.