An upstate new york that will bring a period of shower activity to the region, maybe a good two to four hour period. But its not a wash. Lets zoom into reading were seeing shades of green which is the lighter stuff from Lancaster County into reading and northward into the Lehigh Valley a little bit of wet weather this morning everybody else looks like youre doing all right. Most of the parades should be fine. Barbecues you may be dodging rain drops and the forecast for this evening for the fireworks shows everything should be all right, as well. The exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast, expect a shower or two around, 76 degrees normally we should be around 87. Thunderstorms be possible next week, some of them could contain drenching downpours well talk about that when i see you again in just a bit. Eva. Thanks, chris. Philadelphia is ready to celebrate, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend the fourth of july festivities. The fun has been happening all week long, Annie Mccormick has more. Reporter people filled Independence Mall for pops on independence. Love it, enjoying it. Reporter the annual holiday concert featured broadway stars showing off their pay patriotic pipes. This is where it all began for the u. S. A. I think kind of cool to think were here where they were to make us who we are today. Reporter a steady stream of visitors wrapped around independence hall, the Stewart Family came from canada. The. I wanted to show the kids a bit of different history than our own. I always wanted to come to philly, its a fantastic place. Reporter part of the wawa welcome america festival, the Liberty Block Party on Independence Mall. The entertainment and Delicious Food its the company its makes you very lively. Im here for the funnel cake. Reporter what would a block party in civilly be without the food. We ate our way through finishing with something american of course. Thats another good one. Reporter spam is where its at. The only thing more american than spam is apple pie. Reporter celebration continue to grow. Crews worked into the night to put the final touches on the parkway stage concert philadelphia is showing america how its done. Its a big thing in philadelphia, because this is where it all started. Its like we have to do it big tore the fourth of july. I have to be here for the 4th. Nobody does it like philly. Reporter 700,000 people will head out into the city, plenty of the people will be on the parkway for the party on the parkway and concert and fireworks. Reporting along the parkway Annie Mccormick channel 6 action news. People down the shore he hoping the weather doesnt put a damper on celebrations. Firing shows are planned for ocean city at 10 00 p. M. Sea isle at 9 00 p. M. Atlantic city will light up the sky at 9 30, all shows are weatherpermitting. The jersey shore is not the only place packed, sore delaware beaches. Many hit Rehoboth Beach and hit the water to cool off others stuck along the mile long boardwalk. Our live compage of 4th of july festivitying begins in about an hour, join Tamala Edwards and Matt Odonnell as they host the celebration of freedom ceremony and the independence parade on 6abc. Tune in for the philly fourth of july jam on the parkway. Rick williams and cesily tynan host along with karen rogers and adam joseph. The concert begins at 7 followed by the fireworks display over the museum of arts. Whether youre on the parkway or enjoying the beach or grilling in the backyard we want you to share with us your Holiday Weekend. Use the 6abc 4th. Along with the parade and picnics comes a security warning theres an increased threat of terror attacks i inspired by the islamic state. Devon dwyer has more from washington, d. C. Its a super bowl test for Americas National security, celebrations of the 239th birthday facing what some call the most serious threat since 2001. The threat is very high. Reporter Law Enforcement is fully deployed authorities citing no specific plot or threat, but concern about isis and supporters lurking inside the u. S. Lone wolf is our worst nightmare, but we have nothing to indicate it is going on. Reporter it was in boston the marathon bombers plapped to target the planned to target the fourth of july, they struck early because the bombs were ready sooner. That attack in tunisia on the minds of tourists hitting the national mall. In Chicago Police are working 12hour shifts. Afternoon extra seven thousand officers deployed in new york city on the the ground and in the air and on the water around ground zero. In washington, tourists navigating a security maze. Security says the best defense is our 6th sense. If you believe something is wrong, or the hair on your neck sticks up, dont feel embarrassed, let Law Enforcement know, saying please check this. Officials are not taking any chances here either, city official officials are in contact with federal authorities and assuring tourists and the parkway and other areas will be safe. I want to emphasize yes theres been a lot of chatter thats something youve heard all over the country. Theres no specific threat that we are aware of in the country. Organizers are asking visitors not to bring big coolers or cooking equipment. They are advising against big backpacks. New this morning, Philadelphia Police began questioning a man about an injured baby. Police say the 5monthold showed signs of being assaulted. The baby was taken by medics from this Apartment Building in northeast philadelphia. The baby is stable at st. Christophers hospital. So far police have not said who they questioned or if a crime was committed. U. S. Marshals have caught this man 21yearold Victor Bennett wanted for shooting a Police Officer in camden wednesday night. The Fugitive Task force said they tracked him to the apartment on 200 block of haddon avenue in collingswood. After a three block foot chase officers caught him. He was armed with an handgun. Officer prince reid is out of the hospital and recovering this Holiday Weekend. He is being held on 1 million bail. Coming up an important reminder about fireworks that injury thousands every fourth of july. We have tips to keep you and your loved ones safe. Chances are you will not be chowing down as much as these guys. The super bowl of competitive eating is happening today. Reporter we have showers and downpours approaching from the west. Ill let you know when the wet weather arrives and i will have the weekend call from accuweather when we come right back. What do a nascar® driver. A comedian. And a professional golfer have in common . We talked to our doctors about treatment with xarelto®. Xarelto® is proven to treat and help reduce the risk of dvt and pe blood clots. 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Reporter lets go live on sky 6. The center city skyline we have clouds approaching from the west. In the western suburbs were seeing showers and downpours across harrisburg and gettysburg. South jersey and delaware youre seeing sunshine. Double scan live showing the wet weather well to the west. As anticipated its the far western suburbs seeing it first theres the heavy stuff by harrisburg, a little bit of sunshine in through dover and vineland and glassboro and williams town. Well zoom into the western suburbs First Reading thats sliding east, fleetwood leesport seeing wet weather getting northward into the Lehigh Valley. Pottstown drizzle reported at this hour, a quickpassing shower. The idea for today is mostly cloudy skies and passing showers from time to time thats about it. Cooler temperatures normally we should be 87 degrees, we should top out in the mid 70s, a couple of degrees warmer than that. Philadelphia 74. Were forecasting a high of 76, but alone with the cooler numbers unfortunately comes a lot of this. It will feel sticky because of the system thats approaching from the west. Satellite and radar theres that shield of moisture passing on by moving into upstate new york and most of new england. Its going to be a wet one for those folks up there. Nothing more than the tail end that will slide through later this afternoon. Clearing conditions across the west that will set up a nice sunday across the delaware valley. Future tracker 6 look at how the shield of moisture fell apart before it made it into the viewing area. Its a good sign theres dry weather heading to the delaware valley. It will run into the drier air and eat it up most of the activity will pull into new york arena upstate new england. Holiday plans wont be canceled. Barbecues, maybe dodging a spritz or sprinkle. The evening fireworks will be okay, as well. Mostly cloudy skies a drizzle and showers across the baltimore and washington, d. C. Areas thats about it. Sunday, patchy fog mostly cloudy skies which will brighten up. Well see decent amount of sunshine in the afternoon. Cloudy and showers 76. The steadiest activity arriving between 11 00 and 3 00 p. M. Its not going to be too heavy it will dry in the evening hours. Poconos, period of rain, otherwise cloudy skies and showers, only 65. The 77 for tomorrow. Sunny and warmer. For the jersey shore if youre going to venture into the waters. Listener for the lifeguards, clouds and showers are possible 74. Partly sunny sunday, 78 degrees the forecasted high for tomorrow. Philadelphia, 76 mostly cloudy, maybe a hit or miss shower not a big deal. Fog developing after mid knight. 56 degrees outlying suburbs suburbs, 62 for center city. Fireworks patchy fog toward the tail end 73 degrees by 173. 68 degrees by 11 00 p. M. On a scale of one to ten today is about a seven. Tomorrow will be like a nine. Not a bad weekend. Monday tuesday wednesday we get into an unsettled weather person. Each and everyday well start out with sunshine, warm and sticky, high temperatures in the upper 80s, during the afternoon hours well keep an eye to the sky for popup showers and thunderstorms again. They will produce drenching downpours, thursday looks good, friday looks good, 87, 5 Severe Weather next week weve had our fair share of it over the last couple of weeks doesnt look like Severe Weather, just drenching downpours we get for this time of the year with the heat and humidity. 6abc. Com is the Holiday Resource Center there youll find Storm Tracker 6 live and the latest traffic conditions and Traffic Cameras on area roads. And full list of activity and fireworks displays for the tristate area at 6abc. Com. More teenagers are bringing home a paycheck and experts say its a good sign for the economy. 4. 7 million teenagers are employed. Teenage Unemployment Rate is falling faster than the national average. Teenage unemployment plagued the economy and the recovery. With the adults looking for work, many teens were pushed out of the job mark. Fireworks illuminate so many celebrations tonight. When hosting your own festivities make sure youre safe and considerate. We have important safety reminders for Family Friends and neighbors. Reporter after the final pitch americans will flock to fireworks displays. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends the utmost caution. Ten thousand injuries were reported in 2014 one quarter due to smaller items like sparklers or bolts rockets. Keep a bucket of water close by and never try to relight mall functioning fireworks. Psychologist is the founder of given hour an organization that provides Free Mental Health care to returning troops and their families. A little awareness can mean a lot. We want to keep in mind that our military families, the families. Fallen, fireworks displays, the sounds and smell can be difficult. Reporter family neighbors and friends should give a heads up including fireworks in the celebration, asks if thats okay, the question could spark a muchneeded conversation. It may engage your family in a conversation that hadnt happened. It would be lovely and on this birthday where these are the men and women who fight to make sure we have freedom. Reporter to make it a happy and safe holiday for all. For consumer watch im karen kaffa. Sports is next, dont go away. Leave early go roam sleep in sleep out star gaze dream big wander more care less beat sunrise chase sunset do it all. On us. Get your first months payment plus five years wear and tear coverage. Make the most of summer. With volvo. Happy birthday, america sky6 live hd taking a live look for us now on july fourth, old city where it all took place at independence hall. Did you know that the dlairms was not declaration of independence was not actually signed 1776. The Second Continental Congress adopted the declaration of independence on july 4. It wasnt signed for month. Sack meant tow kings Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade a young guard to the sixers. Ducis rogers has more on the trade and the slumping phillies. Reporter good morning there are two ways to look at the ten game road trip. One with the four game losing streak they can use a change of scenery. Phillies fall behind last night early. A slowly solo homerrer in homer in the second inning. Braves leading 10. Hernandez ties at 1. Morgan is the victim of a long ball in the 7th inning. Phillies lose 21. Sixers bigman may not be healthy. The top pick okafor side by side, the pockets of endless. Billy lang will coach the Summer League team and asked if he was excited about the future. I would be lying if i said no. When you see those two guys, you see how young they are and how bright our future could be. Im very excited to be here. Jason thompson is one of the players they will get in the deal with sacramento. The mount laurel native is coming home averaging 89 1 2 points and 7 rebounds in his career. He is leaving one struggling team for another but optimistic about the future. They are in rebuild mode and they not looked upon as a top team, but you know a team that is on the rise, the only way to go is up. So its definitely a Good Opportunity for me, a new chapter. And finally this morning gloves are hopeful on the baseball diamond, but they are not required. Minor League Baseball reid harper the short stop of the carolina mud cats. He traction tracks down a pop up to left and makes a bare handed catch. Im ducis rogers, have yourself a safe Holiday Weekend. A ceremony today will remember a Pivotal Moment in gay rights movement. 50 years ago there was a gathering in front of the independence hall. 74yearold john james was among the demonstrators on that day in 1965. That was before the internet, the Mainstream Media was not covering gay matters, i would never imagine inl we would get to this point. The ohio man behind the Supreme Court decision to legalize marriage nationwide will be on Independence Mall commemorating the gathering starting at 2 15. Much moore to come on action news, shelter me rescue of the week. Reporter this is the winner of the shelter me rescue of the week segment. Youll meet him and his buds on action news. Plus another check of the exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast with meteorologist chris sowers when action news saturday at 9 00 a. M. Continues. Ncerned that they wont qualify for Life Insurance due to their health. 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