Region, that toll only gets higher. Its near the start of the carnival season. The nightclub kiss was reportedly crowded. It turned tragic at that club in santa maria. Its in the south of brazil. Its about three hours ahead of us timewise. Rescuers sadly expect the death toll will rise. Officials say most of the dead were overcome by smoke and reports that many of the victims were found in bathrooms trying to he is dhap smoke. There are also some deaths and injuries as people were trampled trying to get out of that nightclub. The official start of karn rall is february 8th. But the unofficial start was had weekend. Well keep you updated as information continues to come in. Derrick ward, thanks. In the week had , new gun control measures. The Senate Judiciary committee will begin hearings on wednesday following president obamas suggestions to try to curb gun violence. Some of of his suggestions and executive orders include universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. But th
Then the bottom could drop out a little later on. Lets get your first forecast with storm team 4 meteorologist kim martucci. Good morning, guys. Already the National Weather service has issued a Winter Weather advisory, mostly for freezing rain. Its not for today. Its for tomorrow morning. Of course, during a rush hour. Its for these counties in our western suburbs, including loudoun and frederick county, maryland and points west. Its for your monday morning, okay . Were going to be talking about those details coming up very shortly. In the meantime, what you need to know is we have subfreezing temperatures again. We will hold on to some middle 30s today and then we have to talk about that icy mix coming our way. More details to come in a bit. Ill see you in a little while. Kim, thanks. In the week ahead, congress will begin debating new gun control measures. The Judiciary Committee will begin hearings to try to curb gun violence. Some include universal background checks and ban on ass
Im brian bolter. There is a chance you may see a little bit of snow as youre getting ready to start your weekend. Sue, winter storm sounds a little strong. Thats what i would say because the storm is not going to be that powerful. Its a disturbance, an alberta clipper. They tend to be a weaker system with not a lot of moisture similar to last night except timing is everything and this is probably going to begin in the afternoon and will move through our region during the friday evening rush hour. So we are concerned that maybe there will be a little bit of slippery going for some of you. Let me show you where the system is now. Its not a huge storm that comes up the east coast. Its a fast moving system centered over the dakotas, the snow toward minneapolis streaking toward chicago. Its making its way toward d. C. Its going to be real fast. Im thinking well only see about three to six hours worth of snow, but round 2 will come in the afternoon, no problems for the morning rush hour, alt