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Good afternoon, rick will be along a little bit later. In the news this noon, a path of deadly storms leaves across the nations midsection. But the big story is the alarming new news about the ebola virus. They say that 70 of people that have contracted ebola in this current outbreak have died. And west africa could see as many as 10,000 new case a week. This as u. S. Health officials continue to scramble to figure out how a nurse contracted the virus. Marcy gonzales has more from dallas. Reporter potentially life saving help for the nurse being treated at this dallas hospital. Nina pham being given a blood transfusion for dr. Kent brantly. Everybody should help her to get over this. Pham was treating thomas but he could not get a blood transfusion from brantly because of his blood type. And the cdc is now reassessing its protocols as people from the cdc across the country are expressing their concerns. The virus is spreading worldwide, in germany a u. N. Worker affected in liberia died overnight and the World Health Organization says there could be as many as 10,000 new cases per week in a month. And now they confirm the risk of ebola spreading in the u. S. Is incredibly low. And the cdc says that other than Health Care Workers at this hospital there is no threat that anyone else here has been infected. They are closely monitoring those Health Care Workers and phams dog and one person that was working with her. But they have shown know symptoms. Action news is hosting a phone bank today to raise money to fight ebola. Members of the Liberian Community are standing on hand to take your calls. Call 18779406222. A doctor will be here answering questions on the action News Facebook page, feel free to start submitting your questions now. And we have the latest on the Ebola Outbreak at 6abc. Com. We have posted the five most important facts about the spread of the virus and new details of screening measures at major airports. Its all there at 6abc. Com. To another news, a 10yearold boy in wayne county, will be charged as an adult for killing an 80yearold woman, it happened over the weekend in tyler hill. He got into an argument and put her cane around her throat and punched her numerous times, the boys grandfather cares for novak, he is now being held at the wayne county correctional facility without bail. Two philadelphia firefighters were injured battling a house fire in the tacony section overnight. That blaze left nine people out of their home. Katherine scott has the details. Reporter two firefighters were taken to the hospital with heat exhaustion and nine people are displaced after the fire gutted their home. I saw the smoke coming out of the house. Jeffrey realized the home across the street from his was on fire. He acted fast. I grabbed my fiance, my daughter and the cats. Residents were able to get out on their own. When the company arrived, that was about 2 00 minutes, the fire was on every floor. The red cross responded while attending to the families and while firefighters wfr at work. Three homes were affected but the damage is major in the home where the fire began. The fire marshall is investigating and the opposite homes on either side have smoke damage. Everybody got out okay and the firefighters were amazing, they risk their lives and everybody is safe. Residents on either side of the house were able to return home this morning and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Philadelphia police are looking for two suspects that opened fire on a north philadelphia street killing a man, it happened on the 2100 block of north uber street at 11 45 last night. Police say that 32 bullet casings were found at the scene and a 40yearold man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 46yearold woman was shot once and is in stable condition at the hospital. That indicates she was not the target. Due to the fact that the female was only hit once and this male was shot at least ten times, it appears that this male was the intended target. Police are now talking to witnesses and checking out Surveillance Video hoping to identify the suspects. These pictures are just into action news of a dog found extremely malnourished in chester county, its a young adult female pit terrier, mostly white about black spots, it weighed just 20 pounds when found in the backyard of a home, and the Delaware County spca is investigating the homeowner for possible neglect. They are following a strict regimented care from the spca. The penalty face for Raghunandan Yandamuris trial continues at this hour. A jury found him guilty of first degree murder of 10monthold saanvi venna and her grandmother, he faces the Death Penalty or life in prison. A massive 800 mile long weather system is threatening the country from the gust coast to the midwest. These storms are blamed for two deaths in arkansas and alabama. The state of louisiana is in a state of emergency after trees were uprooted and cars crushes and power lines left danglingp and part of a roof of a tire shop collapsed on top of a car this morning. Here at home we are enjoying a taste of summer in october. Sky 6 hd taking a look at the center city skyline, the sun is shining through the cloud cover and its a vast improvement through yesterdays gloomy, rainy weather. David murphy has the word from accuweather. Reporter accuweather promised with a return to summer and there is a little cloud cover we are dealing with this morning, but enough sun is digging through the clouds to make it feel bright and the flow from the southwest tapping into the warm, slightly more humid air to the south, it feels like summer and rain to the west not an issue for us today. Here are current numbers, in philadelphia, 77 degrees, same thing in millville and 76 in dover and 74 in the lehigh valley, and everybody is warm. Here is a panel we dont always show you, dew points. Everybody is over the 60 threshold, it feels moderately humid in the reaction. We have a chance to go up to about 80 in philadelphia, only 3 degrees more than where we are. And far above the average high, of 67 degrees. An indication that tomorrow will be warm, tonights low not getting all that cool, 66 degrees, 17 degrees above average. But as we look ahead, stormtracker 6 live double scan, you get a sense that well be looking at a different sort of day, there is an area of low pressure and the comma shaped cold front, sort of what we call a backwards cam comma and a warm front here, the front will get closer to us and as it approaches us well look at heavy downpours because of the warm, humid air in place and thunderstorm activity as well. Most of that is to the south of us with tornado watches and severe thunderstorm watches in places like tennessee and down into atlanta and the carolinas. Well be looking at potentially rough weather and wet weather in the afternoon and evening. When we come back, well talk more about that with future tracker 6 timing the whole thing for you. Thank you. Stay on top of the changing weather situation with the new 6abc. Com, visit 6abc. Com weather for Storm Tracker 6 radar, both hourly and seven day, and the collection of weather related photos and videos. The Parent Company of atlantic citys trump taj mahal is asking a Bankruptcy Court judge to terminate its union contract. They say they need relief from the pension and health cover thes to keep the casino open through november. That could make it the fifth of atlantic citys casinos to close this year. Its not yet clear when a final decision is made s a new poll suggests that new jersey voters view Chris Christie in a negative life. They find that just 42 of registered voters have a favorable view of christie and 45 have an unfavorable view. Its the lowest since christie took office. Still to come here on action news at noon, frightening moments for passengers when the interior of a plane comes apart midflight. And also ahead, the mother that is stirring up controversy for her intense fitness regiment while helicopter whirring roars siren wails pop music playing when youre ready ready, ready, ready come and get it get it, get it when youre ready, come and get it na na na na na na na na na na na when youre ready, come and get it na na na na. Female announcer its a great big world and it can all be yours. Here and only here. Come and get it. Ive got a nice long life ahead. Big plans. So when i found out medicare doesnt pay all my medical expenses, i got a Medicare Supplement insurance plan. [ male announcer ] if youre eligible for medicare, you may know it only covers about 80 of your part b medical expenses. The rest is up to you. Call now and find out about an aarp Medicare Supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. Like all standardized Medicare Supplement insurance plans, it could save you in outofpocket medical costs. Call now to request your free decision guide. Ive been with my doctor for 12 years. Now i know ill be able to stick with him. [ male announcer ] youll be able to visit any doctor or hospital that accepts medicare patients. Plus, there are no networks, and virtually no referrals needed. See why millions of people have already enrolled in the only Medicare Supplement insurance plans endorsed by aarp. Dont wait. Call now. It was quite a scare for passengers on an American Airlines flight when the pan ets started to come down. Some of the panels came loose and the pilot turned around shortly after the flight started. Looking around and trying to figure out what was going on, it sounds like bowling balls were fall frgt overhead bins. They do not rely on the wall panels to fly safely and it is believed the problem was caused by a blown airduct. In indiana several people were injured after a double decker bus overturned. About 25 people were hurt and eight of them seriously. The bus was trafficking from chicago when it happened. Its believed that it happened within the driver swerved to avoid another crash on i65. Day to of the sentencing phase for Oscar Pistorius in south africa, a psychologist that testified for him characterized him as a broken man. He was found guilty of culpable homicide in the murder of his girlfriend reeva steenkamp. These are the first pictures of north korean leader, kim jong un, who has not been seen in six weeks, he is seen smiling with a cane at the event. But north korean media did not say when this was taken or when he made the visit to the science center. They believe that another person center. They believe that another person may be run im tom wolf. These are my parents. We look after each other. But too many seniors have no one. And harrisburg politicians dont seem to care. As governor, ill create a registry so families can check backgrounds of care providers. And, ill increase access to home health care, so seniors have the option of staying in their own homes. After all, seniors have earned that right. We certainly have tom wolf. Democrat for governor. Some mixed news on is the Real Estate Market in pennsylvania, home sales drop just below 1 but the price was up to 165,000, that is an increase from last year and deplanned remains steady among home buyers. And now a new study found that a chemical in broccoli may help to fight autism. They studiyed 40 autistic boys and mens. Almost half the patients had improved or much improved communication and speech. A warning about the ecigarettes this. Poison control officers say they see an increase in nicotine for children, that is in ecigarett ecigarettes. More than 2700 people have called about liquid nicotine exposure this year. That is up from last year. This happens when parents leave out liquid nicotine refill bottles. And a group of hikers ens up stands on a pile of rocks in the ocean and it took the coast guard and witnesses and the hikers themselveses to pull off a rescue. There are a million websites out there to help you save money, but which ones are the best . Well break down the sites that can help put money back into your wallet. David here now with accuweather, we kind of went back in time. It feels like summer certainly, it will feel like that tomorrow and maybe look that way in another way too. Stormtracker 6 live double scan right now shows that you we are precipitation free and the action cam out in Indian Creek Park with an absolutely lovely picture from marion township, with the creek throwing through the woods there, and boy that is nice, a place you would not mind spending time in. 77 degrees in philadelphia and your dew point at 63, i pointed this out at the top of the half hour, it feels slightly humid out there, that is unusual for this time of year. Winds out of the south at 11 Miles Per Hour. That is not oppressive humidity but youll feel it if you are outside exercise or doing yardwork. Mid70s through allentown and trenton and upper 70s in millville and mid70s in dover and 75 in wildwood with a 74 degree reading at the airport in atlantic city. Satellite shows you how there is still cloud cover out there and this is thin and sparse enough to allow sunshine in between the clouds, we think its fairly bright the rest of the way, plan on grabbing the sunglasses before you head out driving. Up in allentown, sun mixing with clouds and breezy and 76 degrees, is your forecast high. Down the shore a nice day on the boards for a stroll, sunny and breezy and 76 degrees is your high there, and in philadelphia, a high of 80 degrees, with a mix of sun and warm, winds are out of the south, at 20 Miles Per Hour through the rest of the afternoon. Mostly cloudy and fog could be developing overnight. We were looking for that this morning but there is another chance of that tomorrow morning. 66 is the overnight low, that is mild for this time of year. For the afternoon and evening commute, no big issues, a little breezy and clouds and sun mix, well fall from the upper 70s to the low 70s by 7 00, tomorrow we are warm again, because we have a cold front to the west, but its a different kind of day, well see clouds digging in and maybe sprinkles and showers in time for the Early Morning broadcast, and then as we get into the afternoon, any time after lunch time or in particular after 2 00 or 3 00, keep your eyes on the Western Skies for downpour producing showers but perhaps a couple of gusty thunderstorms as they pop up from the northwest. As the front pushes closer to us, another chance of these scattered but heavy downpour producing showers and thunderstorms and more of the same up until 11 00, i am liable to have a Little Something to show you in the morning as we go through the day starting at 4 00 with adam and cecily youll look at something on radar. Well have the live images here better than any where else. We could go as high as 80 degrees here in philadelphia, the models that are 24 hours out make its hard to pinpoint it. In terms of the threat, downpours and local flooding is a good bet. Could be gusty winds if we manage to see thunderstorms. And there is a slight risk of an isolated tornado along the coast, but that is slight. 80 degrees is the call from accuweather, warm and humid and 79 degrees, afternoon shower and heavy downpour producing shower or thunderstorm is possible. Then it looks like thursday mornings rain ends early during the rush hour and after that we look good. Thank you david. Still more in the next half hour of action news at noon, she is a mom on an exercise mission, hear why she didnt stop her extreme workouts until right when she gave birth. And why amanda bynes is forced action news at 12 30 continues with rick williams, sara bloomquist, and meteorologist, david murphy. Hello again, here is the stories we are following for you on action news this noon, the man convicted a double murder in Montgomery County is facing the Death Penalty, we are live as the jury is deciding his fate. And the Ebola Outbreak gets worse. The alarming death rate from the virus released today. And a man suspected of robbing a Video Game Store in philadelphia. Now the details, the man convicted of killing a baby and her grandmother in king of prussia is learning his fate. The sentencing phase for Raghunandan Yandamuri continues today and he could get the Death Penalty. David henry is live now. Reporter the jury is on a lunch break after hearing the rest of the testimony in the penalty trial, they will hear closing arguments and then make their life or death decision. 28yearold Raghunandan Yandamuri is facing the Death Penalty after the jury found him guilty of two counts of first degree murder. In 2012 he killed 10monthold saanvi venna, and her grandmother. He claims he was forced into it and the police say he acted alone and was motivated by an out of control gambling problem. He demonstrated on video how he killed saanvi and her grandmother. After the lastwity and was called in the penalty phase, he indicated he wanted to address the jury directly but that would open him up to crossexamination over his lack of remorse. Well hear more about that this afternoon and the jury will decide whether or not to impose the Death Penalty. David henry, channel 6 action news. David thank you. Two philadelphia firefighters were hurt overnight putting out a house fire, it started at 4 30 a. M. , on the 400 block of vista street, everybody inside was able to get out safely but at this point nine residents are not allow stod return home. A south jersey woman was killed in a crash yesterday on i95 in buck county. 44yearold lisa de maio died when her jeep liberty hit a guardrail and flipped. Police say it happened because a black sedan pulled in front of her jeep and hit the brakes. The ebola virus is proving to be even more deadly in africa than experts first thought, the World Health Organization<\/a> says there could be as many as 10,000 new cases per week in a month. And now they confirm the risk of ebola spreading in the u. S. Is incredibly low. And the cdc says that other than Health Care Workers<\/a> at this hospital there is no threat that anyone else here has been infected. They are closely monitoring those Health Care Workers<\/a> and phams dog and one person that was working with her. But they have shown know symptoms. Action news is hosting a phone bank today to raise money to fight ebola. Members of the Liberian Community<\/a> are standing on hand to take your calls. Call 18779406222. A doctor will be here answering questions on the action News Facebook<\/a> page, feel free to start submitting your questions now. And we have the latest on the Ebola Outbreak<\/a> at 6abc. Com. We have posted the five most important facts about the spread of the virus and new details of screening measures at major airports. Its all there at 6abc. Com. To another news, a 10yearold boy in wayne county, will be charged as an adult for killing an 80yearold woman, it happened over the weekend in tyler hill. He got into an argument and put her cane around her throat and punched her numerous times, the boys grandfather cares for novak, he is now being held at the wayne county correctional facility without bail. Two philadelphia firefighters were injured battling a house fire in the tacony section overnight. That blaze left nine people out of their home. Katherine scott has the details. Reporter two firefighters were taken to the hospital with heat exhaustion and nine people are displaced after the fire gutted their home. I saw the smoke coming out of the house. Jeffrey realized the home across the street from his was on fire. He acted fast. I grabbed my fiance, my daughter and the cats. Residents were able to get out on their own. When the company arrived, that was about 2 00 minutes, the fire was on every floor. The red cross responded while attending to the families and while firefighters wfr at work. Three homes were affected but the damage is major in the home where the fire began. The fire marshall is investigating and the opposite homes on either side have smoke damage. Everybody got out okay and the firefighters were amazing, they risk their lives and everybody is safe. Residents on either side of the house were able to return home this morning and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Philadelphia police are looking for two suspects that opened fire on a north philadelphia street killing a man, it happened on the 2100 block of north uber street at 11 45 last night. Police say that 32 bullet casings were found at the scene and a 40yearold man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 46yearold woman was shot once and is in stable condition at the hospital. That indicates she was not the target. Due to the fact that the female was only hit once and this male was shot at least ten times, it appears that this male was the intended target. Police are now talking to witnesses and checking out Surveillance Video<\/a> hoping to identify the suspects. These pictures are just into action news of a dog found extremely malnourished in chester county, its a young adult female pit terrier, mostly white about black spots, it weighed just 20 pounds when found in the backyard of a home, and the Delaware County<\/a> spca is investigating the homeowner for possible neglect. They are following a strict regimented care from the spca. The penalty face for Raghunandan Yandamuri<\/a>s trial continues at this hour. A jury found him guilty of first degree murder of 10monthold saanvi venna and her grandmother, he faces the Death Penalty<\/a> or life in prison. A massive 800 mile long weather system is threatening the country from the gust coast to the midwest. These storms are blamed for two deaths in arkansas and alabama. The state of louisiana is in a state of emergency after trees were uprooted and cars crushes and power lines left danglingp and part of a roof of a tire shop collapsed on top of a car this morning. Here at home we are enjoying a taste of summer in october. Sky 6 hd taking a look at the center city skyline, the sun is shining through the cloud cover and its a vast improvement through yesterdays gloomy, rainy weather. David murphy has the word from accuweather. Reporter accuweather promised with a return to summer and there is a little cloud cover we are dealing with this morning, but enough sun is digging through the clouds to make it feel bright and the flow from the southwest tapping into the warm, slightly more humid air to the south, it feels like summer and rain to the west not an issue for us today. Here are current numbers, in philadelphia, 77 degrees, same thing in millville and 76 in dover and 74 in the lehigh valley, and everybody is warm. Here is a panel we dont always show you, dew points. Everybody is over the 60 threshold, it feels moderately humid in the reaction. We have a chance to go up to about 80 in philadelphia, only 3 degrees more than where we are. And far above the average high, of 67 degrees. An indication that tomorrow will be warm, tonights low not getting all that cool, 66 degrees, 17 degrees above average. But as we look ahead, stormtracker 6 live double scan, you get a sense that well be looking at a different sort of day, there is an area of low pressure and the comma shaped cold front, sort of what we call a backwards cam comma and a warm front here, the front will get closer to us and as it approaches us well look at heavy downpours because of the warm, humid air in place and thunderstorm activity as well. Most of that is to the south of us with tornado watches and severe thunderstorm watches in places like tennessee and down into atlanta and the carolinas. Well be looking at potentially rough weather and wet weather in the afternoon and evening. When we come back, well talk more about that with future tracker 6 timing the whole thing for you. Thank you. Stay on top of the changing weather situation with the new 6abc. Com, visit 6abc. Com weather for Storm Tracker<\/a> 6 radar, both hourly and seven day, and the collection of weather related photos and videos. The Parent Company<\/a> of atlantic citys trump taj mahal is asking a Bankruptcy Court<\/a> judge to terminate its union contract. They say they need relief from the pension and health cover thes to keep the casino open through november. That could make it the fifth of atlantic citys casinos to close this year. Its not yet clear when a final decision is made s a new poll suggests that new jersey voters view Chris Christie<\/a> in a negative life. They find that just 42 of registered voters have a favorable view of christie and 45 have an unfavorable view. Its the lowest since christie took office. Still to come here on action news at noon, frightening moments for passengers when the interior of a plane comes apart midflight. And also ahead, the mother that is stirring up controversy for her intense fitness regiment while helicopter whirring roars siren wails pop music playing when youre ready ready, ready, ready come and get it get it, get it when youre ready, come and get it na na na na na na na na na na na when youre ready, come and get it na na na na. Female announcer its a great big world and it can all be yours. Here and only here. Come and get it. Ive got a nice long life ahead. Big plans. So when i found out medicare doesnt pay all my medical expenses, i got a Medicare Supplement<\/a> insurance plan. [ male announcer ] if youre eligible for medicare, you may know it only covers about 80 of your part b medical expenses. The rest is up to you. Call now and find out about an aarp Medicare Supplement<\/a> insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. Like all standardized Medicare Supplement<\/a> insurance plans, it could save you in outofpocket medical costs. Call now to request your free decision guide. Ive been with my doctor for 12 years. Now i know ill be able to stick with him. [ male announcer ] youll be able to visit any doctor or hospital that accepts medicare patients. Plus, there are no networks, and virtually no referrals needed. See why millions of people have already enrolled in the only Medicare Supplement<\/a> insurance plans endorsed by aarp. Dont wait. Call now. It was quite a scare for passengers on an American Airlines<\/a> flight when the pan ets started to come down. Some of the panels came loose and the pilot turned around shortly after the flight started. Looking around and trying to figure out what was going on, it sounds like bowling balls were fall frgt overhead bins. They do not rely on the wall panels to fly safely and it is believed the problem was caused by a blown airduct. In indiana several people were injured after a double decker bus overturned. About 25 people were hurt and eight of them seriously. The bus was trafficking from chicago when it happened. Its believed that it happened within the driver swerved to avoid another crash on i65. Day to of the sentencing phase for Oscar Pistorius<\/a> in south africa, a psychologist that testified for him characterized him as a broken man. He was found guilty of culpable homicide in the murder of his girlfriend reeva steenkamp. These are the first pictures of north korean leader, kim jong un, who has not been seen in six weeks, he is seen smiling with a cane at the event. But north korean media did not say when this was taken or when he made the visit to the science center. They believe that another person center. They believe that another person may be run im tom wolf. These are my parents. We look after each other. But too many seniors have no one. And harrisburg politicians dont seem to care. As governor, ill create a registry so families can check backgrounds of care providers. And, ill increase access to home health care, so seniors have the option of staying in their own homes. After all, seniors have earned that right. We certainly have tom wolf. Democrat for governor. Some mixed news on is the Real Estate Market<\/a> in pennsylvania, home sales drop just below 1 but the price was up to 165,000, that is an increase from last year and deplanned remains steady among home buyers. And now a new study found that a chemical in broccoli may help to fight autism. They studiyed 40 autistic boys and mens. Almost half the patients had improved or much improved communication and speech. A warning about the ecigarettes this. Poison control officers say they see an increase in nicotine for children, that is in ecigarett ecigarettes. More than 2700 people have called about liquid nicotine exposure this year. That is up from last year. This happens when parents leave out liquid nicotine refill bottles. And a group of hikers ens up stands on a pile of rocks in the ocean and it took the coast guard and witnesses and the hikers themselveses to pull off a rescue. There are a million websites out there to help you save money, but which ones are the best . Well break down the sites that can help put money back into your wallet. David here now with accuweather, we kind of went back in time. It feels like summer certainly, it will feel like that tomorrow and maybe look that way in another way too. Stormtracker 6 live double scan right now shows that you we are precipitation free and the action cam out in Indian Creek Park<\/a> with an absolutely lovely picture from marion township, with the creek throwing through the woods there, and boy that is nice, a place you would not mind spending time in. 77 degrees in philadelphia and your dew point at 63, i pointed this out at the top of the half hour, it feels slightly humid out there, that is unusual for this time of year. Winds out of the south at 11 Miles Per Hour<\/a>. That is not oppressive humidity but youll feel it if you are outside exercise or doing yardwork. Mid70s through allentown and trenton and upper 70s in millville and mid70s in dover and 75 in wildwood with a 74 degree reading at the airport in atlantic city. Satellite shows you how there is still cloud cover out there and this is thin and sparse enough to allow sunshine in between the clouds, we think its fairly bright the rest of the way, plan on grabbing the sunglasses before you head out driving. Up in allentown, sun mixing with clouds and breezy and 76 degrees, is your forecast high. Down the shore a nice day on the boards for a stroll, sunny and breezy and 76 degrees is your high there, and in philadelphia, a high of 80 degrees, with a mix of sun and warm, winds are out of the south, at 20 Miles Per Hour<\/a> through the rest of the afternoon. Mostly cloudy and fog could be developing overnight. We were looking for that this morning but there is another chance of that tomorrow morning. 66 is the overnight low, that is mild for this time of year. For the afternoon and evening commute, no big issues, a little breezy and clouds and sun mix, well fall from the upper 70s to the low 70s by 7 00, tomorrow we are warm again, because we have a cold front to the west, but its a different kind of day, well see clouds digging in and maybe sprinkles and showers in time for the Early Morning<\/a> broadcast, and then as we get into the afternoon, any time after lunch time or in particular after 2 00 or 3 00, keep your eyes on the Western Skies<\/a> for downpour producing showers but perhaps a couple of gusty thunderstorms as they pop up from the northwest. As the front pushes closer to us, another chance of these scattered but heavy downpour producing showers and thunderstorms and more of the same up until 11 00, i am liable to have a Little Something<\/a> to show you in the morning as we go through the day starting at 4 00 with adam and cecily youll look at something on radar. Well have the live images here better than any where else. We could go as high as 80 degrees here in philadelphia, the models that are 24 hours out make its hard to pinpoint it. In terms of the threat, downpours and local flooding is a good bet. Could be gusty winds if we manage to see thunderstorms. And there is a slight risk of an isolated tornado along the coast, but that is slight. 80 degrees is the call from accuweather, warm and humid and 79 degrees, afternoon shower and heavy downpour producing shower or thunderstorm is possible. Then it looks like thursday mornings rain ends early during the rush hour and after that we look good. Thank you david. Still more in the next half hour of action news at noon, she is a mom on an exercise mission, hear why she didnt stop her extreme workouts until right when she gave birth. And why amanda bynes is forced action news at 12 30 continues with rick williams, sara bloomquist, and meteorologist, david murphy. Hello again, here is the stories we are following for you on action news this noon, the man convicted a double murder in Montgomery County<\/a> is facing the Death Penalty<\/a>, we are live as the jury is deciding his fate. And the Ebola Outbreak<\/a> gets worse. The alarming death rate from the virus released today. And a man suspected of robbing a Video Game Store<\/a> in philadelphia. Now the details, the man convicted of killing a baby and her grandmother in king of prussia is learning his fate. The sentencing phase for Raghunandan Yandamuri<\/a> continues today and he could get the Death Penalty<\/a>. David henry is live now. Reporter the jury is on a lunch break after hearing the rest of the testimony in the penalty trial, they will hear closing arguments and then make their life or death decision. 28yearold Raghunandan Yandamuri<\/a> is facing the Death Penalty<\/a> after the jury found him guilty of two counts of first degree murder. In 2012 he killed 10monthold saanvi venna, and her grandmother. He claims he was forced into it and the police say he acted alone and was motivated by an out of control gambling problem. He demonstrated on video how he killed saanvi and her grandmother. After the lastwity and was called in the penalty phase, he indicated he wanted to address the jury directly but that would open him up to crossexamination over his lack of remorse. Well hear more about that this afternoon and the jury will decide whether or not to impose the Death Penalty<\/a>. David henry, channel 6 action news. David thank you. Two philadelphia firefighters were hurt overnight putting out a house fire, it started at 4 30 a. M. , on the 400 block of vista street, everybody inside was able to get out safely but at this point nine residents are not allow stod return home. A south jersey woman was killed in a crash yesterday on i95 in buck county. 44yearold lisa de maio died when her jeep liberty hit a guardrail and flipped. Police say it happened because a black sedan pulled in front of her jeep and hit the brakes. The ebola virus is proving to be even more deadly in africa than experts first thought, the World Health Organization<\/a> now confirms the death rate has riz and to 70 . Back in the u. S. Customs and Health Officials<\/a> in washington, atlanta, and newark, new jersey, will take the temperatures of passengers from three african nations, federal Health Officials<\/a> say that the entry screenings will add a layer of protection to halt the spread of the ebola virus. Later today 6 abc is hosting a phone bank to raise funds for the fight against ebola. This is an outbreak that affects us globally, one way to fight it is to get it under control at the source point. Members of the red cross and the Liberian Community<\/a> will be on hand to take your calls, the number is 18779406222. And we also invite to you join in on a chat on the 6 abc Facebook Page<\/a>, dr. Ester where Drexel School<\/a> of health will be in the studios leading a conversation about eastbound object, the chat runs from 4 00 until 6 00 and you can submit your questions owe and our Facebook Page<\/a> now. A large weather system is threatening our country stretching from the gulf coast to the midwest. It has spawned tornadoes, hail and flooding rains. Reporter this dramatic photo was captured in heartfield, alaba alabama, it set the stage for devastation, killing two people in arkansas and alabama. A 75yearold woman was crushed by a tree that fell on ton of her mobile home. Tried everything i could to get her out but there was a tree on top of her. In arkansas a father was killed and his wife and children rushed to the hospital after their home was leveled. They are picking through the debris of what was one their homes. I think it was an ef 2, its main determination was the mobile home behind me that was pretty much demolished. And louisiana a state of emergency, trees uproots and power lines left dangling and this is a picture of a funnel cloud in tennessee. And crews were out cleaning up after drenching rain and downed trees wrecked the home in this development. Its traumatic to walk up and see the back of your house demolished and watching the rain pour down. All of this weather is heading east, several americans in big cities are right in its path. Here is hour region temperatures are rising and it will sure feel like summer today. Meteorologist, david murphy, is outside enjoying this nice day and has all the details from accuweather. The calm before the storm sara, as you see the system to the west, creating all the problems to our friends to the south and west and its still occurring in georgia and south carolina, but no such problem for us, we have clouds spread out enough to allow sunshine in between them. It probably looks better on the ground than this satellite suggests and the showers in pittsburgh and the virginias is not a problem for us. 80 for a high this afternoon in philadelphia, that is right i said 80 and for the evening commute, breezy conditions and warm and 78 by 4 00 and mid70s by 5 30 and the low 70s by 7 00 tonight. A little bit muggy, but not too shabby. Here is the wide view with the large system to the west, notice how slowly its pushing to the east, we dont have a threat of rain today. You see some red and yellow boxes forming ahead of that main line east of atlantic a, the red one is a tornado watch box, and there are severe thunderstorms, as it pushes towards the east, it looks like well get some heavy downpour producing rain cells and strong gusty thunderstorms as well tomorrow afternoon and overnight into early thursday morning. I talked about this a while ago, but lets go through this again, if we get storms, here are the main threats, downpours whether or not we see thunderstorms are likely because of the humid air we have building in over the next 24 hours, locatized flooding but not major creek and stream flooding. This is flashy roads that tend to take on the flooding easily. Its possible if we do pop storms. And the National Storm<\/a> prediction sent ser warning of a pond books possible tornado up and down the east coast, but that is a stretch for us. I think just downpours, localized flooding and strong Straight Line<\/a> gusty winds, this is enough to make sure you treat these storms with respect. Well have another look at future tracker 6 when i step inside, detailing the arrival and what is next in the accuweather seven day. Thank you. Police are asking for your help in finding a robbery suspect. It happened in the game stop store on caster avenue, they found him inside of the store after he threatened an employee and demanded cash, the employee gave him money from the register and the suspect was last seen walking near a Home Depot Store<\/a> father by. Call the number on your screen if you have any information. Two fallen officers were honored this morning in Montgomery County<\/a>. District attorney lisa fuhrman dedicating hero plaques in ardmore, he suffered a heart attack in 1966 and fletcher died in the line of duty in 1927, the motorcycle patrolman was killed in a crash while trying to pursue a suspect. Still to come on action news this noon, conservative cage ricks are speaking out after a report from the vatican suggesting it was softening its views on gays in the catholic church. With the card accepted by 90 of doctors and specialists in the philadelphia region, you have the compassion and security of blue cross. Giving you the freedom to relish right now. Independence blue cross. Live fearless. A trucker survive aid brush with death in rochester, new york, the tractor trailer was dangling off the edge of highway for two hours and finally a firefighter was able to repeal down the ramp to rescue the driver. The parents of a missing College Student<\/a> in virginia, issue aid new message to mark one month. Police arrested Jesse Matthew<\/a> in texas and charged him with kidnapping with intent to defile. In the grands message they said that its heart breaking for us that the person or persons that know where hannah is have not come forward with that information, its within their power to end this all. Conservative catholic bishops are making their voices here, after the church said they may change their position on homosexuals and divorced people. It was released during a meeting of family life, but conservatives say that the church must not forget the Church Doctrine<\/a> and the dangers of sin. One mom that went right from the gym to the delivery room is causing controversy. She continued her cross fit workouts until the baby was born. Alicia vitarelli has the story. Reporter these are the images causing a stir, a pregnant woman in her ninth month doing strenuous pushups while standing on her head, all part of her cross fit workout. When she became pregnant with her second child she saw no reason to quit. Being pregnant is not being sick. The only thing they she changed was the amount of weight she lifts from 65 pounds to 50. She worked closely with a trainer and when she showed her doctor videos of her workout she was assured it was safe to continue. People that are at this level of fitness before the pregnancy, they can lift and to their bodies and continue to work out at that level through the entire pregnancy under the supervision of their health provider. Elaina suffered terrible morning sickness through her first pregnancy but felt wonderful during this one. With this one i didnt feel like i was pregnant. I was so normal, i money did everything i always do. Another benefit of her cross fit workouts, during her first pregnancy, she gained 30 pounds but this time only 16. I like to say that pregnancy is an athletic event, have you to train for it, its strenuous physically as well as emotionally, the better shape a woman is going into her pregnancy the better she will feel. Elaina is finished having babies but not finished with her cross fit work youtds. I have my boy and my girl. She plans to be back at it in to weeks. Still ahead on action news, ready to scheme, well show you where the slopes are ready to open. Plus our Little League<\/a> this flu season. Remember this. Your immune system doesnt work the way it did when rock was young. So we made fluzone highdose vaccine. For people 65 . Fluzone highdose vaccine has a high high higher. Dose of antigen. For a stronger immune response. Fluzone highdose vaccine is approved for people 65 and older. Its not for anyone whos had a severe allergic reaction to any vaccine component, including eggs, egg products, or to a prior dose of any flu vaccine. Tell your doctor if youve had guillainbarre syndrome. Side effects include pain, swelling and redness at the injection site; muscle aches, fatigue, headache and fever. Other side effects may occur. If you have other symptoms or problems following vaccination, call your doctor immediately. Vaccination may not protect everyone. So if you hopped around the clock, ask your Health Care Provider<\/a> about fluzone highdose vaccine. Fluzone highdose vaccine. The Worlds Largest<\/a> Chocolate Companies<\/a> are joing the battle against ebola, like mars, hershey and godiva and General Mills<\/a> are all fighting to help the outbreak. They are taking donations to the red cross. Its midoctober and we still feel like summer here but in the mountains of colorado they are getting ready to ski, parts of summit count got a few inches of snow over the weekend, employees at the Loveland Ski Area<\/a> are getting ready and they say that Mother Nature<\/a> will determine the exact opening date. A few inches of snow. I want that for all winter here. Especially after last winter. We dont have to worry about that, we have to worry about putting on sunscreen. We are dry outside according to stormtracker 6 live double scan. Its the kind of day you want to get outside. Not a bad idea to wear sunscreen, the sun is lower but its a good idea if are you going to be out there. The story is how warm its going to be, pleasant with slightly lower humidity. And there are downpour reducing showers. Maybe tomorrow night and early thursday morning. 77 degrees with no such trouble. The dew point above the threshold, and 63 is the threshold at 77 Miles Per Hour<\/a>, a fair amount of cloud cover out there. Enough holes in the cloud cover to allow sunshine and rain out to the west of us and its a slow moving system and it will take until sometime tomorrow until we have to worry about that rain arriving in our neck of the woods. Everybody will get toasty today. 76 in allentown and 77 reading and close to that in trenton and wilmington and mid to low 70s down towards the shore and 74 in cape may is the cold spot. A high of 80 at 3 00 today and Still Holding<\/a> on to 77 by 5 00. And down to 72 by 7 00 and keep in mind its on the muggy side and an overnight low of 69 degrees, maybe some fog or drizzle tomorrow morning and it will feel muggy out there. In the morning i may have showers to show you and sprinkles as least on stormtracker 6 live double scan, our radar does a great job of picking up the heavy stuff but also the light stuff. The cold front is driving in from the west and showing up in the form of heavy, downpour producing thunderstorms. The model when we show it every couple of hours, well place this stuff differently, but the idea is after lunch time and into the later afternoon hours, anybody has the possibility of picking up the heavy, isolating downpours. By 11 30 at night when cecily is wrapping things up shell probably some some showers and additional thunderstorms to show you. We are looking at a fair amount of rain here on these models, its not unusual for a full day ahead of time for the models to disagree but we could go twothirds to two inches of others. It could come down heavy enough for street flooding tomorrow afternoon into tomorrow night. I want to mention, hurricane gonzalo is a category 2 and veered away from san juan, puerto rico, it could grow into a 4 as it comes past bermuda as a 2 or 3 late friday night. If you have plans to go to bermuda or have an interest there on friday, you may want to keep your eyes on the storm, it could be a pretty good hit. Warm around here today and pleasant with a high of 80, summer time lovers got out there and love this for a day. Tomorrow it might be hard to get outside in the afternoon, humid and 79 degrees, much stickier this time of day and tomorrow afternoon we are under the threat of a scattered shower or thunderstorm. The rain ends early sunday morning. But a thunderstorm early thursday morning but we kind of dry out and things look good on friday, saturday, and cooler on sunday but still a nice day. That looks good. A lot of fall event going on. Stay with all the changing weather situations with our 6abc. Com weather, you can watch the latest videos from our meteorologist and view our collection of weather related images. Actress, amanda bynes will spend the next two weeks in a california hospital, she was hospitalized friday, after she went on a rant accusing her father of sexually, and physically and emotional abusing her as a child. She spent 6 months in a program just last year. Philadelphias own mone davis is one of the young of the teenagers on the list. Business success and cultural importance, among others malala, the peace price winner and president obamas daughter, malia and sasha. 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Women need to know that Mario Scavello<\/a> wants to stand between them and their doctors in making decisions that arent his to make. The abc lineup is all new tonight, it starts at 8 00 with selfie followed by manhattan love story. In tonights episode, henry and joe search for the murderer who staged what looked like an overdose death of a recovered addict. Tune in to 6 abc and tweet about the show using the ~ forever. If you are looking for distraction check out these stories at 6abc. Com. A large dog shows the excitement of a puppy, when his owners get home he cant stop jumping and an 8yearold boy channels dance moves from the late actor, patrick swayze, and a mormon missionary going head to head with a Michael Jackson<\/a> impersonator on the streets of barcelona, that is all on 6abc. Com distraction. David murphy is here now with a shorts and tshirt type of day. Here is satellite and radar to our west, a slow moving system inching its way to the east with rain and thunderstorms creeping along its face, and that is all down to our south and west and to the west, its on its way here but wont be here until tomorrow. Its a nice one out there. Sun is mixing with clouds and the north and western suburbs, its breezy through the rest of the afternoon, a couple of spots could go to 79 or 80, winds out of the southwest at 10 to 20, and its summery, im not sure its right, breezy and temperatures in the upper 70s from the coast up to places like millville and up in the direction of middletown. Summerish. Hyphenated maybe. That does it for action news at noon, dont forget us announcer today on the chew raise your mugs to the sky because were celebrating oktoberfest chewstyle. And the one and only rachael ray is ready to party. Whats the cheesy, golden brown pork loin shes been saving just for us . 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