About. Weve pivoted from the Severe Weather, because thats still an issue, to the flooding. There is massive flooding going on right now in the florida panhandle, from the alabamaflorida border all the way to just outside pensacola, massive flooding. Weve got video from i10 in florida, where there are literally hundreds of cars stranded on i10 right now. Vivid lightning. Upwards of 5,000 lightning strikes per hour. Folks are stranded there. There are reports of Rushing Water across i10 with no relief in sight. They will not be able to get out any time soon. Wilson, north carolina, there have been really strong rescues going on right now because people have been trapped in trees and homes. The same thing going on in pensacola. You can see right now, look at this, standing water, big problems. Wilson, north carolina, they have been dealing with this. Folks have been rescued from trees, from their homes. There are also high water rescues going on in homes right now in the ascambia county,
Caused an suv to crash. Nbc bay areas Mark Matthews joins us from richmond with more on the investigation. Mark . Reporter terry, a little bit of good news for drivers. As you say the freeway opened 20 minutes ago. This has been a horrendous traffic day here in richmond. Let me tell you about what the chp says happened. About 12 40 this afternoon, a blue ford suv was going eastbound an 580. It crashed into the fast lane and just before the regatta boulevard exit. The chp officers heading to that crash were on the way there when they got calls from cell phone callers saying that they had witnessed an unidentified vehicle shooting at this blue suv. And when they got to the scene, they found the suv flipped over. They found one occupant inside. A man. A young man. Maybe in his 20s who had suffered a gunshot wound. At least one. He was dead. And there were other bullets in the blue suv. The chp shut down all of the eastbound lanes of 580 in order to collect evidence. And all of the traffic
Urinating. Many people view it more like a parade. Those in the last category tend to drink, dress in costume and some people go nude. City officials banned alcohol from the race a few years back. Many drink before the race and while it is going on. The race has a long colorful history and started as a way of lifting spirits following the 1906 quake. Earlier today we talked to a few people preparing for tomorrows race. I thought they said rum. Another one says i hate running which is 100 true. I come to San Francisco a lot for other running events. I think bay to breakers is going to be a really fun one. Reporter also, this year San Francisco police say they are increasing the number of officers patrolling the race by 20 . The southern part of alamo square will remain closed until monday. Bart trains start running at 6 00 a. M. The race starts at 8 00 a. M. Live in San Francisco. A south bay politician is out of jail but not out of trouble. Last year George Shirakawa who was a Santa Cl
Are protests scheduled for tomorrow. Reporter the controversy is bigger than basketball. And its the crowd of hockey fans at tonights game at the staple center. Its all about the shots. All about the shots winning game seven. Reporter a call for a stern reaction against sterling. Ever since audio recordings of sterling the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers making racially charged comments surfaced theres been calls for his ouster and sponsors are bailing. Including car max, state mark and virgin america. The teams partner since 2012. I expect the nba to act quickly, something has to be done. Reporter the nba has hired a forensic expert to look into the recordings and is planning a News Conference tomorrow in new york. The controversy overshadows the play off series with the warriors coach calling for a boycott. If im a warriors fan i wouldnt show up tomorrow. Im not sitting here saying clipper fans, i wouldnt show up. Reporter so if you show up, there if you do show up, you will likely
In the city with what is new this year. One thing that is new is that runners cannot stop at alamo square. But what is happening at the starting line. The race is nine hours from now and you can see the crews are getting ready for an event that has a long, unique history here in the city. The iconic alamo square has been a popular place for participants to stop. But for years neighbors have complained about public intoxication, trash and people urinating. This year the southern part of the park will be closed and the perimeter is lined with dozens of porta potties. More of them out there and easier access to them. We worked with the city to find the best points on the race route that are problem issues. We wanted to stack them up there. Dont give someone a reason to the it in public. Reporter the race draws tens of thousands of runners, walkers and many who view the race like a celebration or parade. Im going to get orange paint and make this bright orange. Reporter this is the first b