Digit temperatures. As hot as it is, theyve seen worse. Ive worked in 118 degrees in Mountain House drinking a whole case of water. Construction workers always have the same message. If youre out in this heat, drink plenty of water. Take their advice because they are pros. Emergency officials are letting a fire at a Chemical Plant in crosby, texas damaged by harvey burn out on its own. The plant lost refrigeration yesterday that caused several explosions. The owners believe there will be more. The epa believes theres no serious danger but evacuated the area as a precaution. In houston rescue efforts continue as crews go door to door. So far they are rescued 72,000 people. Many of those are returning home to clean up from the devastation. Feel like crying but then im joyful because i could have been in the water. This too shall pass. I know that it will. About 20,000 homes will remain flooded for the next week because of Emergency Water releases from two reservoirs. Today houstons mayor
Dan and a am ma are off. Were learning at least 20 people showed up with heat related illnesses. So how hot was it today . Sandy patel is here. Hot enough to shatter alltime records. Daily records and monthly records. So lets take a look at to the alltime record first. San francisco 106 degrees. That is the hottest its ever been. Previous record was 103 in 2000. And mot field tying at 106 degrees. This brought record highs for the entire month of september in san jose, 108, oakland airport, 101. Blistering in santa rosa, tying at 110 degrees and records tied for this day. Planning hot at 109. And that broke the previous record of 93 degrees. 105 in santa crews. 111 degrees. They were just baking in the heat. In case youre wondering how hot it was 78 in half moon bay. So big difference at the coast and i do want to warn you that the coast and San Francisco remained the the excessive heat warning until 9 00 p. M. Tomorrow. High risk of heat illnesses, the National Weather service said a
Looking at that snowfall but beyond 9 00 oclock it starts to rapidly taper off but once again were looking at some black ice. So the steadier snow right now starts to taper after 9 00 oclock. Slick commute for the evening and on average were looking at about couple of inches across the board. But who are amounts once you move into south jersey and delaware. Back to you in the studio. When i come inside well talk about the potential for noreaster in that seven day forecast. All right, scott. Thanks. Lets take live look at Philadelphia International airport tonight. Heres what it looks locate root now. Weve got delays running about an hour and a half and there have been some cancellations so this weather has been affecting flights coming in to Philadelphia International airport. Lets head life to west chester now where fox 29s brad sattin is keeping an eye on things for us. You dont look like a snowman quite yet. Reporter yeah, if you saw at 5 00 oclock it was really coming down and it s
About to start again. I, Barack Hussein obama, do solemnly swear. Those who say that were in a time when there are no heroes, they just dont know where to look. Our challenges are great, but our will is greater. There is nothing wrong with america that cannot be cured by what is right with america. The United States will not ignore your oppression or excuse your oppressors. All are equal. All are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness. The president ial inauguration is getting under way right here on the capitol, and we have a front row seat. Here on the National Mall, people are staking out their spot to experience this moment in history. The sun rises on Barack Obamas second term. We gather because we have chosen hope over fear. Unity over purpose. On this day, a public celebration of the presidency after a private oath the day before. So help you god . So help me god. On this capitol where so many battles have been fought and will be fought, politic
For president s on Inauguration Day. Joining me now in our cbs coverage is Bob Schieffer, our chief washington correspondent and anchor of face the nation. Bob, what are you expecting to see . Well, its going to be an important day for the nation, but i must say, you know, the fiscal cliff negotiations, the slaughter of those children in connecticut made it difficult for washington to be festive this time around. Its also a very unusual atmosphere because of this gridlock. I mean, youre not hearing people talk about hope and renewal this time around, but is the government broken . The whole system. And what can we do to fix it . People want washington and its politicians to Work Together. The politicians as yet have not been a i believe to figure out how to do that. But, you know, inaugural speeches can sometimes change the mood. You heard fdr, the only thing we have to fear. I remember when gerald ford said our Long National nightmare is over. Jack kennedy, ask not what you can do for