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Poor. But there are thunderstorms here in charlottesville. The rate theyre going, theyre only about two hours or so from reaching into the west side and southwest side of the d. C. Metro area. So keep in mind that traveling conditions will be going down hill between now and about 7 00 this morning. Planning out the rest of the day, fog and rain. 56 at 8 00 in the morning. Then into the upper 60s to near 70s. Might get a sliver or two of sunshine today between the rain this morning and another chance for rain with thunderstorms afternoon. It is going to be an impactful day for sure. Keep your low beams on and your speed down. Thank you, chuck. We are taking a look at what this means for the morning commute, too. Justin finch is live on the roads with a check on what can you expect out there. How it is looking, justin . Hey there. Good morning. Looking at you right now, there is mist in my way. It is pretty heavy out here. 355. Perhaps you can see there is just a real heavy fog hanging h
It is going to be an impact full weather day for sure. Follow us on facebook and twitter. Well try to keep you ahead of the weather also with our nbc washington app. Good morning, liz. Good morning. Still seeing fog all over the place. Rockville pike and south drive that, situation out of Medical Center metro is out of the way. So that is great, of course. Metro service on the red line. Were now single tracking between tenially town and van ness because of the deer struck by a train. There outer loop between that problem on the outer loop slowing the top of the beltway here this morning. Outer loop there, just after the 270 exit, have a brand new crash there. And then inner loop ramp to 66. Left lane gets by. There eastbound 66 at the exit to the outer loop is now out of the way. Well have travel times for new ten minutes. Thank you. Our Team Coverage continues for you this morning. Storm team 4 weather alert day. Dense fog covers parts of our region. Making for a slower commute what h
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
Perkins. Counts to crack down on the Homeless Population in the city. He sently denying shelter to families who cant prove they were once d. C. Residents. This comes on the heels of the mayor opening the doors to immigrants and declaring the district a sanctuary district. Are the doors close for some and open for others . Fox5s Sarah Simmons gets us started. Reporter its a big problem here in the district. Where were standing right now is in campments near the water gait hotel. Welcoming immigrants with open arms she wants to be able to turn away some homeless families looking for shelter here in the district. The mayor says immigrants will have to prove residency just like anybody else. Whether regardless of their immigration status would have to demonstrate that theyre a d. C. Resident we will work with the council to determine the best ways to do that. Rolled in school . Do they have utilities . Do they have a lease . When it comes to providing shelter for the Homeless Population, i