talking tough. president obama vowing this morning the u.s. will not stop in the fight against isis. >> we do not succumb to fear. >> as security is ramped up, the fbi looks into a reported isis threat against a wrestling event tonight in atlanta. while in europe, the desperate hunt continues for one of the suspected terrorist attackers last seen entering belgium. search for the shooters. police in new orleans looking for the gunman who shot a hero student who stopped to help a woman being attacked by the gunman. tricky travel. heightened terror concerns and nasty weather across the northwest don't offer much to be

thankful for, as millions hit the roads and the sky. legend's last laps. jeff gordon going for a championship in the final race of his career. his fans rooting for a storybook ending today. sunday, november 22nd, 2015. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. welcome to "today" on this sunday morning. i'm erica hill. >> glad to have you with us. i'm craig melvin with sheinelle jones. dylan dreyer is in boston. with the hours we keep, we weren't able to stay up last night and watch adele on "saturday night live," the hottest singer around. we'll have the highlights. spoiler alert, she rocked it. >> she did rock it. i watched the highlights this morning in makeup. amazing. first, we want to get to the top story. that is the reported isis threat

against the wwe event tonight in atlanta. while that threat may or may not be credible, we can tell you security being stepped up and the fbi says it's taking it seriously. all of this as president obama spoke out again about isis this morning. nbc's kristen welker has the latest for us. good morning. >> good morning to you. major cities across the country are on heightened alert this morning in the wake of the attacks in paris. on saturday, the fbi said it was aware of a terror threat made against the world wrestling entertainment event in atlanta, slated to take place tonight. the fbi said in a statement, quote, while we take all threats seriously, we do not have serious or credible information of an attack at this time. the agency added, it's taking steps to keep the community safe. meanwhile, the wwe says it plans to go ahead with the event as they investigate the matter with federal and state authorities. the claim was originally acontribu attributed to the hacking group anonymous, saying isis is

planning attacks today in numerous locations, including paris. one twitter account says they don't know where the information came from. in new york this morning, the nypd and homeland security are conducting a drill in an old abandoned subway tunnel. they're going through an active shooting scenario. meanwhile, president obama tried to reassure americans they're safe and defended his strategy for fighting isis. take a listen. >> in addition to hunting down terrorists, in addition to effective intelligence and in addition to missile strikes, in addition to cutting off financing and all the other things we're doing, the most powerful tool we have to fight isil is to say that we're not afraid. >> president obama is now traveling back to d.c. when he returns, national security and the threat of isis will undoubtedly be at the top of the agenda here at the white house. erica, back to you.

>> kristen welker, thank you. turning overseas now. belgium is on virtual lockdown again today as authorities there hunt for one of the paris attackers who just might be wearing a suicide vest. nbc's bill neely is in brussels. good morning. >> good morning, craig. isis struck paris directly, but the mere possibility of another attack here has paralyzed this city. american tourists and americans living here have been told by the u.s. embassy to stay indoors. for a second day, brussels is in virtual lockdown. >> reporter: armed troops on the streets, tension in the air. [ sirens ]. >> reporter: armored vehicles and 1,000 soldiers are guarding the capital of belgium this morning. they're on the lookout for a potential suicide bomber, which is why authorities are telling people to avoid crowds. >> i think that when terrorists want something to happen, they can do it with or without the

army here. doesn't make any change. >> i am afraid, but i think it shouldn't keep us from doing the things we do usually. >> reporter: metro stations are still closed, shopping malls deserted, sporting events cancelled, theaters shut. the threat, said the prime minister, was imminent. the information was very precise. it's believed to center on this belgium man. salah salah. a man with him was arrested. it was told he wore a thick jacket, possibly hiding a suicide vest. it's turned into a ghost town. it was a saturday night like no other. >> it's sad to see this city like that. it's not brussels, not the way we are. >> reporter: brussels is also a

hot bed of islamic extremism. this summer, one of many where hundreds left to fight for isis in syria. the raising of the city's christmas tree was a moment of hope in a tense weekend. >> they are concerned about a repeat of paris here, warning of several men with arms and explosives. it's that man who is their main concern. salah abdeslam. he may have been meant to be one of the paris suicide bombers. >> bill, thanks. chuck todd is moderator of "meet the press." good morning. >> good morning, erica. >> we heard earlier this morning, kristen shared with us, the president talking about his strategy to fight isis. the strategy has been criticized as recently as this week, including by hillary clinton. is there a sense as to whether or not that strike thategy is go change moving forward. >> the question is, does it

change, does it intensify? is the implementation of the strategy sped up? there's different ways to change the strategy. you may keep the same tactics in place, but intensify them. maybe the air campaign, the amount of bombs that have taken place, you intensify those. there's different debates that are taking place among national security advisers, including former obama advisers. i'll have the former defense secretary, former head of the , cia, on for this issue. french president hollande is coming to the united states and then he'll go to moscow. he wants to create a coalition of russia and the united states, a global coalition against isis. is that even possible, and should we be working with the russians at all? that's another part of the debate about the president's strategy. >> the president, of course, brought that up this morning, too, saying that putin needs to, in his words, go after the people who killed russia's citizens. interesting to hear him speaking on that. your newsletter called this past

week an overheated if not shameful rhetoric on the campaign trail. does that continue? it doesn't seem to be hurting people like donald trump, with the talk of a registry for muslim americans. ben carson calling them rapid dogs. >> you're correct on that. i think what donald trump politically has done cleverly is he's been able to take essentially his argument against immigration and mexicans, and replaced mexicans with muslims. he's merged the immigration to the refugee issue, which is more of his political zone publicly. he's not talking about his strategy to defeat isis and his national security credentials, which are weak compared to others in the field. politically, it's been a clever strategy by him. i think it does do long-term damage to the brand of the republican party. you'll see it is quite different.

what you've heard from republican candidates for president this week versus what you heard from the last republican president after 9/11 and how bush talked about islam. we have an interesting back and forth that we've created, like a virtual debate. point, counter point, between these current candidates and former president bush. >> we'll look for that and more ahead later this morning on "meet the press." >> also, jeh johnson, a late add, at the top of the show. >> thanks, chuck. meanwhile, many fliers in america are apprehensive, as millions prepare for holiday travel amid growing concerns of terrorism. john yang is at chicago's o'hare airport this morning. good morning to you. >> good morning, craig. the scene behind me really tells the story. the airline industry anticipating the busiest thanksgiving travel season since 2008 and the great recession. usually, weather is the worry of this weekend's midwest snowstorm

reminds us. this time, with events unfolding in paris, there may be other things to consider. >> reporter: this morning, the airlines are trying to untangle the backlog of passengers left by saturday's weather-related delays and cancellations. as thanksgiving approaches, travel experts say there may be another reason for long airport lines. >> with all the travel warnings out there, literally, every airport has heightened security. >> reporter: the tsa is predicting it busiest travel season ever. they're recommending passengers show up at least two hours before flight time. amtrak riders can expect increased security, both at stations and on board trains. canine units and uniformed officers. in midtown manhattan, terrorists said fears of terrorism made them more cautious. >> we're more vigilant, looking around, seeing where the cops are. >> if we give up and stop living our lives, the terrorists win.

>> reporter: as in years past, most thanksgiving travel will be on the nation's highways. of the nearly 47 million americans expected to travel for thanksgivi thanksgiving, 89% will drive. they'll pay the lowest gas prices since 2008. $2.15 a gallon on average, down 65 cents from $2.80 a year ago. for drivers, the wild card is always weather. as this weekend proves, winter may be weeks away on the calendar, but in some places, winter weather has already arrived. >> a lot of these travel projections were made before the paris attacks. the travel experts we talked to say they don't expect that to change much because people are accepting this as the new normal. craig? >> john yang at an already bustling o'hare this morning. thanks. we're going to stay in chicago for the moment, as we turn to a scary situation.

a fire in a high-rise. >> there in chicago, five people are recovering from injuries after an inferno in the john hancock center. the blaze was in the 99-floor tower. flames were shooting from a window halfway up the building. firefighters were able to put out the fire before it spread. we're hearing from survivors of the terrorist attack in mali. 22 people died after gunmen opened fire at a tourist hotel in the capital city. keir simmons spoke to an american survivor, terry, who described the scene. >> i heard three terrorists come in. they started shooting in the room. they were standing right next to me. never seen me. the shell casings were hitting me under the table. i knew i was going to become a victim because all they had to do was look down. >> were they speaking? >> they were in a low whisper. there was two males, one female. >> gunmen shot at random as guests barricaded themselves

into rooms and hid under furniture. in boston, a former babysitter is charged with kidnapping, assault and battery in the abduction of a massachusetts toddler. the 21-year-old was arrested after allegedly taking the girl from her bed in the middle of the night. she was found naked on the side of a road with her head shaved, bruises and burns. she's being treated at an area hospital. an update in the race for governor in louisiana. edwards is the winner, beating vitter, who fought attack ads about a prostitution schedule. edwards will take office in january. gifts are touring in for the dog who died fighting terrorists in paris. social media is inundated with pictures and praise for diesel, the dog killed this week by a suicide bomber. the russians are sending their own tribute. a puppy they would like to be

trained to follow in diesel's paw prints. isn't that nice? >> that is. >> guys? >> sheinelle, thanks. dylan is in dboston and hasa check of the weather for us. >> good morning, guys. i was mcing an event last night. boston, i'm not sure because there is a big snowstorm coming. in fact, that's all out in chicago where we ended up with 11 inches of snow in chicago's o'hare airport. midway only ended up with 6 inches of snow. it was all location, location, location, with who got the heaviest snow. now, it's all about the cold. 16 degrees in chicago this morning. that cold air extends all the way down through texas. down along the gulf coast where temperatures are in the 30s and 40s. frost advisories and freeze warnings are in effect into the deep south. tomorrow, that cold air moves east. boston starts the day at 27 degrees. 30s down all the way through d.c. and even into myrtle beach.

temperatures in the afternoon will remain below average. we're also looking at the air to trigger lake-effect snow. most of the area picks up a few inches. it's the bands of lake-effect snow that could lead to higher amounts, up to 10 to 12 inches in remote good sunday morning to you. i'm meteorologist anthony slaughter. clearer skies on this sunday. no fog from san jose. across the rest of the bay area temperatures are cooler this morning, especially for the north bay in the 30s. later this afternoon, everybody level ing out at 70. for the south bay peninsula and the east bay and tri valley. chilly at 66 in the south bay, but we are tracking holiday rain and snow. by mweek we'll talk about how it could impact your travel for thanksgiving. >> and that's your latest forecast. back to you guys in new york. >> dylan, thanks. dylan is going to miss this

because we've been obsessed with the -- >> a little? >> it's me talking about adele's magnificent appearance. >> the viewers should get this. >> we want them to stay. adele on "saturday night live" last night. she is proving she's hotter than ever. sheinelle has the best from adele on "snl." >> no bias there at all. adele dropped her highly-anticipated album "25" on friday. the critics give it mixed reviews, but fans are buying it up at a record pace. ♪ hello, how are you, it's so typical of me to talk about ♪ >> reporter: fans hardly need a reminder of who she is. adele is one of music's brightest stars. it seems the whole world has been waiting for her new album, "25." it's her third studio release

that features the same raw emotions of lost love and the big voice that has already won her an armload of grammys. along with an oscar, golden globe, nbe from prince charles and, of course, the cover of the new "rolling stone." the music industry expects big numbers from "25." billboard predicts it'll sell 2.5 million copies in the first week. you can buy it, but the superstar refuses to stream it on services like apple music or spotify. >> happy thanksgiving, everyone. >> reporter: with the release out in time for thanksgiving, the cast of "snl" seems to think it's the perfect thing for putting a stop to those dinner table arguments. ♪ ♪ hello, it's me >> thanks, adele. >> reporter: and while fans are thanking her, adele is thanking them on her website.

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>> announcer: you're watching "today in the bay." >> good sunday morning to you. the time is now 6:26. we want to start off with a beautiful live look out at san jose as the sun rises. absolutely gorgeous over the skyline there. i'm vicky noon with anthony slaughter. thanksgiving is right around the corner. >> my favorite time of day. clear skies from san francisco down to the golden gate bridge. the fog this morning. cool temperatures in the north bay around 40. across the rest of the bay area 40s to 50. later this afternoon, another gorgeous day. temperatures in the 60s and 70s. for many of us not overly warm. cooler than yesterday.

we are setting the stage for holiday rain and travel. we are going to talk about this at 7:00. any traveling, not only across the country but the state. we are talking rain, snow and very cold temperatures, freezing in the bay area. more about that at 7:00. >> big changes. yesterday was beautiful. >> oh, yeah. hang on while you're got it. >> thank you. a frantic search for a missing teenager girl is over. police say she's safe and recovering after being kidnap bid three men. this is the scene in martinez last night. a witness said the 17-year-old girl was walking when she was forcefully pulled into a truck by three men. sheriff's deputies say the witness was able to give a description and license plate number of the truck. deputies and the chp were able to locate a white truck in another county. deputies took the men into custody and brought the girl home. the victim knew one of the suspects but didn't give details on the relationship. anger over the gent riff

indication of the mission district is escalating. this video shows a man vandalizing the outside of a new condo development in the neighborhood. it happened about a week ago. those who live in the complex are now concerned about the intensity of the violencele. >> it getting s scary. not like i built the building. this is my place to live. that's what's bizarre about it. >> neighbors say it is not the first time they have seen vandalism. the graffiti has targeted renters at that time pricey condos. new hope for the multi-million dollar crab industry. the commission said crabs caught from san francisco to half moon bay are less toxic than they were previously. crab season was put on hold after crabs were found to contain dangerous levels of demoic acid. the season won't start until the crabs test clean for two weeks in a row.

coming up at 7:00 on "today in the bay," our 6th annual help us end hunger holiday food drive kicked off this weekend. we'll let you know how you can help the less fortunate families this holiday season. that, your top stories and anthony will have the thanksgiving cool -down. for now, back to the "today" show. see you at 7:00.

nascar legend in the commercial and taking passengers for an unforgettable ride. today he climbs into the number 24 for car the last time and hoping to end the decade long career with one final championship. we're back this morning and 2015 and some hardy crowds out here. we can do better than that. thousand there we go. now, to making headlines for you

this hour. the fbi looking into an isis threat targeting a pro wrestling event in atlanta. winter weather is gripping up ahead of one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. grounding hundreds of flights at chicago's airport. a fire breaking out on the 50th floor of the john hancock center in chicago. five people recovering from injuries after flames shooting from a window. a manhunt in new orleans that shot and wounded a medical student. that student was risking his life and a quick warning this video is tough to watch. >> this is is man and he acoo

hissed of shooting a four year medical student in the stomach and trying to shoot him agachbl it was caught on video early friday morning and officers say that it began with a man dragging a woman to a nearby suv. >> she got punch in the eye. >> possibly punched in the eye. >> medical student stopped his car and got out to help the woman but was confronted by the armed attack er. >> at which point the individually that was attacking the other woman pulled a gun on him. >> he insisted that he did not have cash. >> the witness withes state that they heard a man yelling out i told you that i don't have any money. he heard a pop. gentlemen popped one time in the stomach. >> the attack er can be seen trying to fire again, but the gun did not work. >> unfortunately for everybody,

it did jam. >> gold was rushed to the hospital, and police released the second video of what is the shooters get away car and asking for the help. tulane is offering a rewaurd. >> he was a great student and a fellow student says that he is not all surprised by his bravery. >> while he deeply appreciate everyone's concern, support and prayers, we request privacy as gold begins his recovery. >> terribly. you think that just to help someo someone. awful. >> prayers with them in deed. now to boston with the final check of the forecast. >> good morning guys from boston and we're feeling the chill up here and not like the midwest. what can you expect for the holiday travel? it looks messy through the

middle of the country. and the snow is working and the rain will fall from minneapolis all the way down into dallas, and then on thursday for thanks giving it gets the act together where we could see the positive and heavier snow and even into parts of southern minnesota and severe storms are possible in oklahoma and texas on the front side and warmer side of that front, and then on friday it starts to move east ward and loses the snow and turns into more of a rain and storm event down south. for the east coast, it looks like it's going to be pretty warm on thursday. we're look at upper 50s and 60s and lows on friday if you're going out shopping on friday. today is just lake affect snow and elsewhere it' good sunday morning to you. meteorologist anthony slaughter here. if you are traveling now here are the delays across the

country. eastern seaboard looking good. chicago is done with the delays now after the snow last night. it is cold in the bay area. temperatures in the 40s and 30s across the north bay. later this afternoon, another fall-like day. temperatures near 70 from the south bay to east bay even for the north bay. temperatures in san francisco today cool at 66. rain and snow on the way. we'll talk about it at 7:00. that's your forecast. how you doing out there? a little chilly? >> no too bad. >> we will see you in a bit. >> you're missing ice cream by the way, just saying. >> i heard. i am not happy about it. >> we will save you some. promise. this is a big deal. >> yeah. later the check er flag will go on jeff gordon. he will start his engine for the last time in miami chasing a

fifth championship as he prepares to ride off into the sun set. >> yeah, won't r wouldn't that be a story bookending. if you're not into nascar, you proeblg know jeff gordon. a lot of people hoping that today brings one last victory lap. >> white flag in the air one for time around. >> from the track to our tv screen. >> it's called test drive. >> you're an idiot. i am going to kill you. >> 93 wins including three daytona 500 turned gordon into a pitch man. he was the only driver to ever host saturday night live. >> i am so excited to be here. >> a cross over star about the turnover his keys.

two decades later, he has a chance to do it again today. one of four drivers in contention. >> i don't think that i could have scripted it the way that it's going. i never know that we would be in the final championship. >> gordon started to race young and the others teasing him for his learn ers permit and then it got him some enemies. >> he was different. looked different. talked different. was not the typical southern nascar driver. >> today the 44-year-old has won the rivals respect. >> we all want it really badly. we all know that it's not going to come easily. >> this is going to be gordons 790. earned over 200 millions and in

endorsements. whether win or lose, he is still rock solid. that does not mean though that fans are not looking for a sp k spectacular fin i. >> there's a party in miami and he has invited 100 of his closest friends to celebrate the party. >> the live coverage begins at 1:30 eastern right here on nbc and who is the grand marshal. our very own. >> jeff gordon did so much to poplarize this. it's a deal big to have a shot at the champ kron shionship. coming up. glasses that can help the color blind see a lot more. we can juggle a lot of things and we can improve it. plus a diamond is one man's best friend and the 81-year-old

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welcome back. a school full of class clowns every year. hundreds of volunteers attend clown college so they can participate in the macy's thanksgiving day parade. >> this year, dylan dreyer couldn't resist getting in on the action. >> guys, you know, full disclosure, i'm terrified of clowns. my dentist office growing up was full of clowns. it was a whole thing. when i was asked to be one in a room full of them, i quickly learned that it's the clown that really brings the macy's thanksgiving day parade to life.

>> reporter: the macy's thanksgiving day parade, an american favorite. sure, the giant balloons are the stars of the show, but what's a parade without a clown? >> it's the piece of the parade that touches the audience specifically. everything else in the parade goes steady down the street. the balloons in the air, the floats are where they need to be. the clowns get to go and move around and really keep things vibrant. >> reporter: there's no better place to learn that than at macy's clown u. >> what is going on here today? >> right here today is our pre-rehearsal. we are learning our clown routines for parade day. >> reporter: every year, hundreds of macy's employees volunteer to dress up as clowns and parade passed thousands of spectators in manhattan, with millions more watching on tv. it requires training. these volunteers learn how to act the part at this college for clowns. >> one, two, three, four. >> one, two, three, four. >> one, one, one, one, one.

>> i felt like a kid at christmas. i couldn't sleep. i couldn't wait to come to clown u. i can't imagine what i'm going to be like on thanksgiving morning. >> reporter: a tradition so memorable, many return year after year. >> this is my ninth time. >> this will be my 14th. >> there it is. >> reporter: it was my first time to clown around. so pretty. i didn't expect to be a pretty clown. thank you. >> give it a try. >> i have no idea what i look like right now. >> reporter: a little makeup, final touches. then it was time to act the part. not much of a stretch for me. >> there's something about being in this outfit that turns you into a clown. >> you look so great. i'm watson. welcome to macy's clown u and big apple circus. to warm up, come out and give a than happy thanksgiving to the whole parade. >> i'll walk up and come up, happy thanksgiving. >> look at everyone, up there,

over that way. >> at the sky. >> looking close, looking far. >> the point -- >> all in the face and all in the heart. enjoy yourself and have a great time. >> r >> reporter: ready or not, i was off to the mock parade. >> a special performance of dylan dreyer. >> i don't know what to do. >> yay! [ applause ] >> let's give her a big round of applause, everybody. >> perfect. >> reporter: what really makes these clowns smile is spreading joy as they walk in the parade on thanksgiving day. >> it always makes your -- when we see signs, people from north dakota, south dakota, wyoming, all make a special effort. thank you for coming to new york. >> happy thanksgiving! >> i love it. >> dyla narn, you're a natural. >> craig didn't know what to say.

>> i used to be afraid of clowns but i wouldn't have been afraid of you. you seem like a warm clown. >> a warm clown. >> i was really happy when they handed me the hot pink, bright purple, and not like the scary one with the face paint. >> those were your colors. are you going to be clowning around on thanksgiving in the parade, just to clarify? >> i don't believe i was invited to the actual parade. >> there's always next year, d.d. >> not yet. >> so fun. >> coverage of the 89th macy's thanksgiving day parade begins thursday morning at 9:00 a.m., right here on nbc. just ahead, sundays with harry. harry. a son helps turn his father's ♪ i said i really can't stay ♪ baby it's cold outside ♪ i have to go away ♪ baby it's cold outside ♪ i really can't stay

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back now with sundays with harry. this week, as nbc continues its seasons of kindness, harry introduces us to a son who went to bat for his father when he didn't want to give up his love of softball. >> this is such a good story. i love it. it varies for each of us, what puts a sparkle in our eyes, a pep in our step. a story now about softball and family values. >> why don't you bat after sarah? >> reporter: matt and mo englander go over the lineups for tonight's softball double-header. cool because mo is matt's dad. they're teammates and mo is 81. >> who doesn't want to play ball with their dad? it's a dream. >> reporter: the game has always been a family passion. baseball, softball, a diamond and a bat were all that mattered. when mo's old team folded ten years ago, it was matt who came to the rescue. >> like a man without a country. he came to me and said, i don't

have a team. i don't have anywhere to play. can i play with you? >> reporter: matt knew for his father, the competition and camaraderie of softball are like a drug, for which there is no substitute. >> come on, guys. i'm going to keep playing until they have to cart me away. it's too important to me. >> what did it mean to you when your own kid comes along and says, hey, dad, i got a team. you can play? >> when i walked out the first time, i was just right here. right here. it was great. >> reporter: since this is a team based on nepotism, guess who is the starting pitcher? >> the mo man. >> for safety's sake, matt insist mo wear a mask on the mound. a small concession, says mo, for winning is all he cares about. >> it's important to me, to win. but i'll maybe start to mature in a few years.

perhaps. >> what do you say, mo? >> reporter: the rest of the team is all? >> mo's pitching, we play as hard as we can. we know how competitive he is. >> this is the coolest thing ever. there's nothing better. >> matt started this team for his dad, and it's always been about that. we're always out here to have fun. >> reporter: the team struggled through the regular season but rallied to win the league championship. honest, how else would this story end? >> that's great. >> i love it. i love the storybook ending. >> i got a hat. >> nice. >> we tried to take it. >> yeah. >> thank you for that, harry. >> that was great, harry. >> you're lucky because you're here were ice cream today. i know you like it but this is not your grater's ice cream from cincinnati. if you're wondering what to bring for thanksgiving, maybe this is the best bet. ice cream that tastes like thanksgiving day careers.

>> our friends from portland sent us this five-course meal of their ice creams. we have a taste test. number one. taste it. >> this is -- >> sheinelle, you have a guess? >> turkey. >> there's turkey. also caramel. >> harry, you don't seem impressed by number one. >> nope. >> what do you think it is? >> this is salted caramel tha s thanksgiving turkey. you can't taste the turkey. it's not overpowering. >> i taste it. >> number two. >> taste the turkey on the back end. >> number two? >> gravy? >> what is that a? >> mashed potatoes and gravy. >> i knew they make dessert-inspired-ish flavors. is this one of them? >> what is number three? harry? >> cranberries. >> you're not talking. you're supposed to be the -- >> this is stuffing. >> apple cranberry stuffing.

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from nbc bay area, this is "today in the bay" . >> good sunday morning to you. your time is now 7:00. we want to start off with a live look outside at san jose. absolutely beautiful as the sun rises. nice and pink. a little bit cooler today. good morning. thank you for waking up with us today. let's check on the forecast now with anthony slaughter and of course our thanksgiving forecast. >> hard to believe. it's been nice across the bay area. hard to believe it's fall and winter is coming. but this week, get ready. we are talking about another storm in the bay area coming tuesday. there it is off the coast. getting its act together. by tuesday, widespread rain across the bay