Across the region, a big one moving through this city, and and august 4th. If you are up trying now all you have some sun. Meteorologist looks like one huge cluster of storms coming through, and dumped a lot of rain in a short time moving northeast pretty steadily behind it. That is not to say we are done but looks like as far as the worst is concerned in this city, it is moving out into western long island through brooklyn, queens, into Nassau County up the Hudson Valley into connecticut as well but there is more action to the southwest, and fluoridating swell stay unstable and potential for more storms will be out there. The cold front coming in we were fizzle out over a period in the tristate, through the heat and humidity, ingredients necessary to pop up significant storms, that is what we will have, we have that happening out there and did you get caught in it you will get wet and real quick down. A lot of lightning too, 69 degrees at central park, 77 in bridgeport and islip, a sp
Tonight, Melanie Barden talk to a person trapped inside. We were there about 30 minutes, but in that situation, it feels like forever. Reporter matt jones is remembering the 30 minutes he was barricaded in the back of his store on saturday night. He works at gnc and had never been involved in anything like it. We heard some really loud noises and were not sure where it was coming from. Reporter jones said he and his coworkers knew their best bet was to hide. We saw people running and then we heard more loud banging. Tables were being knocked over. We just jumped into action. Reporter that is one the employees barricaded the door and got as many people inside as possible. We just made sure that nobody could come in and we did not allow anybody to go out. Reporter according to the according to jones, they did he is happy with how the mall has handled the situation and hopes new plans will be put in place in case Something Like this ever happens again. That is Melanie Barden reporting. He
That other headlines. A rainy start to the work weekend question now how long will the rain stick around . Meteorologist efren afante joins us now with the answer. Weve been getting a lot of rain since early this morning and now a transition from showers to go showers and nonsevere thunderstorms and a lot of lightning associated with it. The extension from Saluda County into northern aiken county. Moving to parts of lexington county into columbia and then more going into aryans from hopkins and throw sumpter and approaching into areas so a lot of rainfall, a lot of lightning with it. Right now in columbia 60s and calm winds. We expect the ring to continue in thunderstorms as well. Low 51 and then tomorrow brain sevenday forecast and when the rain will be out of here coming you. One man dead and another missing after the boat capsized afternoon. Dnr Officials Say other boaters but were unsuccessful. They pulled the other man into revive him. The missing man. Richland county hope you can
Send a written notice. It is for issues that are materially effecting health and safety. That is a very legal term. Reporter it means the big things like a hole in the wall, a leak that is gushing water and mold. 14 days is a long time. Reporter if a landlord doesnt fix it within 14 days you can leave according to law but she warns to be careful here, your reasons must be validated. You could take somebody to court to enforce the law. Reporter those costs are on the renters. The decision will be in the hands of the judge. The best outcome is to get out of the lease without penalties with your security deposit. Clothes or furniture will be you can check renters insurance. The landlord could try to rerent her apartment without doing anything to it. And then that person will be in the same boat. Reporter there was a bill introduced requiring landlords to notify tenants of mold. He says they are close to passing it. We want to pass it this session. The bill focuses on Homeowners Associatio
It is not severe at this time right now. The heavy concentration moving through eastern Saluda County into newberry. It is warm out there. 77 degrees. Wind out of the south. You can download the updates. Hosting a Weather Radio expo until 8 00 this evening at the kroger located on the corner of two notch in northeast colombia. You will be able to buy a new Weather Radio for as little as 30. And there will be google on hand to get you all set up. Meteorologist Christine Gallagher is there now. She is live with the details. I know it has been a busy morning for us so far. Reporter it has been a busy morning weather wise. We have been busy here at kroger. I want to introduce you to my friend robert. He just bought a radio it was just program for him. Tell me why you came here today and got this radio. I happened to be in the area. My old radio broke about a week ago. I knew i ias going to have to get another one. This is great that i came here and found the fear to get another one updated