Thunderstorms in the forecast. I will have an breakdown of when they move through your neighborhood. Doug communities feeling the impact of a widespread drought. The new ban for one coastal town. You are watching wcvb, bostons news leader. Good morning. This is newschannel 5s eyeopener. Antoinette ahh, look at that. We begin with a live look from lynn. Sunrise just a gorgeous day ou know, changes on the way as we always do. Doug good morning, everybody. Antoinette . Saturday, august 6 lets check in with mike wankum and talking about changes. Mike this afternoon, chance of seeing Severe Weather but what a beautiful morning we have going on. A little buggy and temperatures warming up quickly. You see what is happening a little muggy out. If you are traveling up in that direction, downpour may be to see the thunderstorms coming from this afternoon. As this cold front approaches. I think we will see a couple showers this morning. Most of us will just enjoy the sunshine. Heat and humidity and place this afternoon. Any time after lunch time and for boston until 4 00 this afternoon. After that, the threat will diminish. The threat will continue towards the cape towards early evening. 2 00, that new round of thunderstorms getting strong timeline and what kind of Severe Weather you can expect in a few moments. Antoinette right now state police are investigating a deadly crash in sutton after 9 00 last night. 2 of the route 146 in flames. The name of the driver has not been released. No one else was hurt. Right now three popular beaches closed after shark sightings. At least six great white sharks spotted feasting on a whale, off cape cod natural. Warning for swimmer some officials. John lurking in the waters, some hungry great white sharks. Any time a dead whale turns up, white sharks are targeting those whales. Then they move on. John as many as six white sharks werot in cape cod bay and the closure of beach point, cold storage, and news landing beaches. Given that the sharks were on the whale, the whale did wash ashore. It certainly makes sense that folks would take up a cautionary stance for at least a day or two. John marine biologist say swimmers to constantly be vigilant. It is becoming a common thing where white sharks appear, if you go to swimming beaches. Pay attention to where you are and whether there are seals. The sharks are here to target the seals. John because of these great white sharks, the three beaches are expected to be closed through tomorrow. Antoinette new this morning, the animals found in deplorable conditions on a are in a new shelter. Nearly 1000 animals are expected to stay at the new site as the criminal investigation moves forward. Two animal inspectors have been fired. The two town inspectors are accused of failing to address years of unsanitary conditions. Last month, hundreds of animals were found in poor health. No charges have been filed. Doug battleship in fall river will be back open after a police evacuating after someone noticed a suspicious package that appear to be an explosive device. The bomb squad responded and checked out the package. Turns out it was just a forgotten prop used during a star wars themed event. Antoinette a New Hampshire couple is facing drug and child neglect after the death of their twomonthold baby. Crews responded to this camper on monday and found the unconscious baby boy. The baby died at the hospital. The childs parents are not facing any charges in connection with their sons death. But they are accused of possessing and intending to sell methamphetamine in the camper. During yesterdays hearing, kayla austins mother pleaded for her daughters release. A two month old that suddenly passed away on monday. We are working out funeral arrangements. We still need to finalize with her. Kayla is kind and loving. Signs of foul play. They are waiting for autopsy results. Doug a total outdoor water ban. Sky 5 over the town reservoir which is only 20 for eight 28t full. Jorge black earth, the fact you can see it at the bottom of the reservoir shows the real crisis. We just got back when you showed me that picture, i had not seen it in two weeks. You could walk across it. Jorge some parts of the reservoir look like a moonscape. During a normal year, i would be standing in water up to my chest. The level is down to 28 and dropping. With no end to the drought, officials issuing a total water ban on outdoor use, reinforcing restriction set in july. It is tough. Everything around here is brown. Allowed. Effective immediately, only watering cans are allowed to water the flower or vegetables. A boarding the heat before 9 00 a. M. Or after 5 00. Try not to use outside water. My wife has got a vegetable garden. That needs water for the plants. We are trying to do things off hours. Jorge residents are asked to conserve any be up for that. Jorge the town is not kidding. Water police are issuing a 50 fine for a first offense and 100 for a second. Around here they are praying for a rainy summer weekend. Antoinette a question onlyj orge can ask someone. Critics are targeting the states regulations for ride sharing services. Owners planning to file a lawsuit against the state. Governor Charlie Baker just signed the legislation. The bill requires background checks for all uber and lyft drivers but they do not need to be fingerprinted. The bill allows them to pickup riders from the airport. The governor says the law keeps riders safe. Doug speaking about rides, an overhaul of the green line trolley is expected to take longer and cost more than planned. The t l os 104 million project has ballooned to 115 million and is expected to take a year or longer. The t was to refurbish the 86 green line trolleys and removing asbestos. The union blames an outside contractor for delays. Antoinette the 2016 summer olympics got off to a spectacular start in brazil. That you would expect from the worlds biggest athletic event. Let the games bring. With a burst of fireworks, the 2016 games are officially underway in rio de janeiro, brazil. They opened as nearly 80,000 watched. An estimated 3 billion watched around the world. Brazil as host country provided the pageantry. The ceremony reflecting the culture and landscape of the country. Took a final stroll down the catwalk. More than 11,000 athletes from 206 countries gathering in rio for this years games. For the first time in his five olympics, Michael Phelps carried the American Flag leading u. S. Olympians in the parade of nations. As the most decorated olympian of all time, he was voted the honor by his teammates. Olympic medals, 18 of them gold. Games on. Antoinette and some of todays events include the opener for the u. S. Basketball team, womens soccer, and metal races in several swimming events. Doug looking rather snappy and their polo outfits. Antoinette Michael Phelps looking good leading the team. A fire terry gou a b tearing through a bar in france. Doug fans at a in new jersey taking the plunge. The accident that ended that show. Antoinette tom brady speaking up here the quarterback opens up on accepting his deflategate suspension. Why he says he did not pursue an appeal. Mike monday morning on the eye, pat randazzo when i see those false ads attackini wonder. Medicare,. Do they think that were stupid . We know kelly. Walter kolodziej kelly has always done the right thing for seniors here in New Hampshire she has an impeccable record. Mary griffin we need to work across the aislewhich she does. Mimi kolodziej shes fighting for seniors and protecting medicare. Pat randazzo kelly knows that we need to Work Together to really preserve and strengthen medicare. Mary griffin New Hampshire seniors trust kelly ayotte because she has never let us down. Kelly ayotte im kelly ayotte and i approved this message. Doug getting ready to shut down newbury street to traffic. Antoinette letting shoppers take over later this weekend. Not everyone is a fan of the idea. Diane michael has been the owner of this shop for 22 years. Hes seen a lot of businesses people that come in and say, have you just opened . We dont advertise. Diane it is what he says he welcomes the idea to keep the street open to foot track fo ot traffic. A break from the normal flow. It changes the atmosphere and hopefully it is enough to bring people down. Diane on sunday from 10 00 to 6 00 p. M. The city is closing new barry street to vehicles. Sneake its doors early. They are open. That should bring in a lot of people. Diane the idea is not sitting well with some. As a service business, we take appointments, so street traffic is not what we rely on. Diane she worries it might keep some customers away because she says many take advantage of free on the street of its kind. Even the people that work here, where are they going to park . Diane the Mayors Office says it could become more regular if it is successful. They will review the feedback before they make the decision. Now your team 5 forecast with mike wankum. Mike we should not be surprised. Here we are in august with thunderstorms rolling in. The saturday afternoon. Everyone is outside. Antoinette it is really not affecting my nap later. [laughter] it is so exciting in my household. Mike that cold front coming in with a round of thunderstorms this afternoon. Be cautious. Boy, we could use the rain. Worcester is already eight inches dry. An most ofd us are sitting with a severe drought situation. We need some water. Three day gentle rain. This is hit or miss thunderstorms. Some of you may get 1, 2, 3 inches of rain. So, this morning, a few scattered showers but really more towards midday and afternoon we will see thunderstorms. As we head towards evening, it is all over with. You look across the city, starting off with plenty of sunshine. Kind of muggy. That breeze will pick up and that right now things are basically quiet but we are seeing a few scattered showers. This one approaching manchester. Towards greenfield. If you are traveling up 93, you may have to run the windshield wipers over the next 45 minutes. As you look to the west, a few scattered showers trying to develop out of albany. The main focus is from here. This is the line that will be coming in as we start to talk concerned overnight, it is going to be cool behind the system. Ahead of it, weve got temperatures like this. 90s today with a south westerly breeze. Rockport a little bit cooler. Worcester about 83 degrees. With the threat of thunderstorms. Cooler on sunday and monday as the humidity goes down. Through the south shore, no sea breeze setting up today. That warm air is pushed up to ducks barry, 87. Once you get to zz some cooler air. The cable hold temperatures into the lower 80s. But you will be seeing some thunderstorms later the cape will hold temperatures in the lower 80s. We watch this area through pittsfield marching its way eastward. Getting its act together around 2 00. Then in the boston area around 2 00, 3 00 this afternoon. Watch for that window this we could see some of our strongest thunderstorms south of the city late this afternoon. This line pushes through the cape and by the time the sun goes down tonight we are pretty much all done. Temperatures will be dropping off into the 60s and 50s. Keep an eye to the sky this afternoon. This is a high impact weather day. The wind and the potential for heavy downpours. Those are the two threats. Because everyone will be outside, watch out for lighting. When you hear thunder, it is time to go in doors. That is the time you want to take shelter. After today, you have got along gap before have to worry about anymore showers. Beautiful weather monday and tuesday. Thursday and friday is unsettled. Temperatures around 90. The same thing we have going on today. Around of thunderstorms a possibility towards the end of the week. For now, remember, you need to keepa an eye to the sky this happening. Doug investigators looking for answer after a deadly fire in france. 13 people dead and half a dozen hurt after a fire swept through a crowded bar. Police say the fire broke out at a birthday party. 50 firefighters called to the scene. Antoinette 10 people are hurt after a railing collapsed during an outdoor concert in southern new jersey. A partition separating the concertgoers from the stage at the venue fell over people to tumble down to the concrete below. Snoop dogg and whiz kalifa. Were performing the concert was forced to end forced to end. The first family is heading to the vineyard for their twoweek vacation. They have spent their Summer Vacation on the island nearly every year since they arrived in the white house. Their daughter sasha is working she will wrap up her job today when the family arrives. No Public Events are scheduled during our visit. Doug the sox blanked the dodgers. Steven wright dazzling with the three hitter. Nine strikeouts. Mookie batts, have a season. David ortiz not in the lineup but he was on the field as the dodgers honor him in a ceremony. 90. Decision to move on from deflate date personal. Brady speaking out about his decision to move on for the first time. Saying hes taking it one data time trying to set an example for his teammates as they prepare for a new season. Last month, an Appeals Court rejected his request that they review his case which meant the suspension would stand. After that decision, tom brady decided not to appeal to the u. S. Supreme court. Like i said, i will be excited to be back when i am back. Ill cheering our team team. Team on. Doug brady says he will deal of the suspension when it happens and will be watching and rooting for the patriots to win. Antoinette a nantucket nonprofit is giving back to war veterans with the. Trainers to bring there be dogs and veterans together. Of his leg in iraq in 2004. He says his dog helped him recover when he came home. He always seemed to know when my leg was hurting, when i was having phantom pains and feeling stress and had flashbacks. And he provided comfort. Antoinette now he wants to make sure other vets have access or he believes the service dogs folks who saved who . When they pick up their adopted pets. Antoinette a milestone Birthday Celebration for the oldest Market Basket employee. Doug he turns 96 yesterday. His secret for a long and prosperous life. Some students in wisconsin a little hot under the collar. Fed up with the lack conditioning. The clever way they are trying to solve the problem. Antoinette lets get back to that live look from lynn. 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We are going to start to see some clouds this afternoon with the threat of some thunderstorms developing. High temperatures today right up around 90 degrees. A little bit cooler near the firing up as we head to the afternoon. Spotting a few scattered showers this morning but most of us are staying dry. Waiting for this cold front for the west to market eastward. That is why i think we will see our best opportunity for thunderstorms once we get to 1 00, 2 00 this afternoon. They will march their way across the state. Keep an eye to the sky because some storms could be producing heavy downpours and gusty winds. There will be lightning and thunder as we talk about the afternoon forecast. Antoinette oldest employee just turned 96 years old. Doug meet arthur st. John. Hes been a bagger for 26 years. He works two days a week. He takes care of his two dogs and he cherishes his job and says he never was to retire. Wants to retire. Keeps me busy and that is what keeps me going. If i waited for death,i probably would not be able to walk. Grea skin skin and hair. He still drives and is in good health. And says the secret to living a long life is keep voting keep working and take a vitamin every day. Age is just a number. Changing his tune. Antoinette donald trump having a change of heart. The key endorsements he made last night ever several big snubs this doug he died in the back of a sheriffs van. 5 investigates what happened on the night of this young mans death. Antoinette look at that. A nice walk along the beach does look great. You know you will have to keep your eye to the sky. Like with simply right checking from santander bank, just make one deposit, withdrawal, transfer, or payment each month to waive the monthly fee. And theres no minimum balance. Youre alright with simply right checking from santander bank. Severe weather a possibility. I will show you the impact on the rest of your weekend. Antoinette major aboutface from donald trump. A string of surprising endorsements. The big names he is suddenly supporting. The new Safety Measures put in place after we revealed what happened in the back of a sheriffs van on the night a young man died. 5 investigates. You are watching wcvb, bosses bostons news leader. . I came into school. We aint got no air . . Antoinette a parody by a group of wisconsin students suffering from the lack of air conditioning use a clever way to raise the funds. The big celebrity hoping they are hoping to attract with those rhymes. Might know which celebrity that is. Doug like does not have the bi