decline. there s some hope the delta variant wave may have peaked. but we re heading into the fall. the virus tends to spread better when the weather is colder. where do we stand withthis virus? i think we re seeing in terms of the modeling and prediction we ll probably have another wave later this fall and into the winter because we know that the virus tlooivs in cold dry weather. we know more people will be indoors and in higher risk settings. we know that school will also be in full swing, and so we ve seen this before in other countries where there s initially a wave with delta, that the wave may resolve a little bit and then there s another surge. so i would say we all have to still be very, very cautious. the mitigation strategies will be more important than ever this fall and winter, especially with delta being the predominant variant, and people will just have to be on their guard.
three weeks ago, but isolated areas will get heavy rain. 1 to 3 inches expected in yellow and orange. isolated totals could be up to 5 inches. if we get 5 inches anywhere in a short period of time, we ll have to watch for that. today s forecast, heavy rain moving through the northeast. if you look at the rest of the country, this is our first fall day and it looks nice from the middle of the country all the way through the great lakes. florida is still pretty warm and tropical and humid. you get thunderstorms in miami late today. still pretty hot in phoenix, but we ll get your cooler weather in the days ahead. as we go through friday, it will be existing new england. this weekend s forecast looking pretty nice coast to coast. not many complaints at all. you like to see that word refreshing after a hot summer. and into sunday, pretty nice and sunny with above average
routinely go on walks with his parents and sometimes gabby, too, who previously lived with them. are you surprised they didn t report laundrie missing? i can t imagine a kid saying i m going on a hike and two days later, he s still not home. reporter: petito s family no closer to the answers they so desperately seek. our thanks to catie beck for that report. still ahead a groundbreaking policy will require vaccinations for all u.s. olympians competing in beijing this winter. that story and a check on the weather when we come right back. . instantly clear everyday congestion with vicks sinex saline. for fast drug free relief vicks sinex. instantly clear everyday congestion. and try vicks sinex children s saline. safe and gentle relief for children s noses.