a school ripped apart is damaging storms sweep across pennsylvania, new jersey, and delaware. the destruction was widespread. good afternoon everyone i'm erika von tiehl. is there a big clean up job ahead for people living in several communities and yesterday's big storm left behind a lot of damage. check this out, one area hit

hard was new castle and new castle county, delaware. right now national weather service personnel are determining if a tornado was there. cbs-3 "eyewitness news" reporter jan carabao shows us the extent of the damage. >> new castle mobile home village and apartment turned upside down friday morning. after a strong storm rolled through, and left destruction in its wake. >> it only lasted like two minutes, so it was crazy. >> everything is destroyed carries destroyed, you know, our roofies on top of their trailer. >> reporter: the howard's and five families in neighboring apartments here of to find somewhere else to stay, high wind ripped the roof right off of their homes. >> it happened in a few minutes. we cannot go back in. >> reporter: storm damage was the spotted all over new castle will near new castle and ryan avenues many power lines, left limp, others with debris, caught in between. still del marva power work around the clock replacing

broken utility poles and restoring power to hundreds of customers. flying objects caused a lot of damage. the as this storm moved through it blew blue debris all around, some smashing this cars window and even moved this trailer home off of its foundation and on to its front steps. >> all have of a sudden all of the light bulbs were busted and then, i ran outside to check on my car. >> reporter: it turned out her neighbor's motorcycle blown into her car from three spots away. >> by that evening it was in the top of their car. >> reporter: string of bad luck and the hits just keep coming. dino says thinks all he has left. in new castle will delaware, jan carabao for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". another area hit by yesterday's storms, berks county chopper three their life right now over severely damaged blue mountain academy. wind there tore the roof off the will school. you can see inside there school's principal was inside but was able to escape unharm but so much damage, into the

inside of the classrooms. national weather experts are checking to see if this was a tornado, as well. well, more damage in the city of philadelphia, surveillance video here check it out, do you see that a huge tree comes crashing on to a car. neighbors say that tree had been on the street for decade. it also rested against the house, now fortunately there were no injuries but here, like so many other places in the region, so much cleaning up to do. and also this storms led to power outages in the region. right now peco reports more than 1100 outages, del marva 600, ppl about 200 and pse&g reports more than 100 outages. but katie at least we are getting a break today calmer, cooler and a whisper of the breeze too katie is outside. how does it feel. >> so much more comfortable that is the thing here. temperatures have definitely, have have had a little bit of the hit a against them here as cooler air comes from the north and west but more than anything it is just how dry it feels. this is a great air day.

modest breeze isn't enough to throw your had hair out of whack but we have full sunshine here. barely a cloud in the sky. the just beautiful. lets go out to storm scan three which at the moment is not showing any storms. hint of ground clutter nothing more as tri-state sweep is made. we can see what has gone on here out to sea you still got retreat of the cloud cover and, earlier this morning certainly still have a lot of left over heavy rain but it had has all been long since pulled away from the area, high pressure has taken its place and we are left with just comfort light breeze, out of the northwest temperatures flirting with 80 at the shore and here in philadelphia, it really does feel phenomenal outside. we should tack on another 8 degrees for those daytime highs, resort towns are talking low to mid 80's at best but everybody gets in on that sunshine and i have good news for your weekend. if you have plans to be outside you pick a good one warmth, low humidity, sunshine, those are the keys here and that is your story

right through weekend. but it will in the last forever? i will have more details on when the next round of wet weather is coming our way and that will be in my full forecast later in the show. back to you. kate, thank you. it was a historic day in south carolina after weeks of protest and heated debate, the confederate flag has been removed from the ground of the state capitol in columbia. correspondent don champion shows us history in the man making. >> reporter: crowds cheered, chanted as confederate battle flag was lowered in the south carolina state capitol. >> it is a relief. >> reporter: fifty-seven year-old columbia native francis parker a desend event of slaves was among thousands who watched the powerful moment in person. >> the flag is just a symbol that others used, and it perpetuates the hate. >> reporter: driving historic moving and years of controversy in the state over the divisive flag. >> it is one thing to read

about, you know, history and know that it happened but there is another thing to live in the moment. >> reporter: flag now heads to the museum, flagpole will also be eventually removed but there is no time line when that will happen. debate over the flag, kicked into high gear last month when a gunman seen posing with the confederate flag killed nine black parishioners at a church in charleston. south carolina governor nicki haley used nine pens which signing the bill ordering the flag's removal. >> nine amazing people, that forever changed south carolina's history. >> reporter: many of the south carolina hope friday's flag removal will be a unifying moment for the state that will bring people of all races closer together. don champion for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". a big celebration is underway in new york city for team u.s.a. u.s. women's soccer team is being honored with a parade down the canyon of champions.

"eyewitness news" reporter alexandria hoff is at that historic event. >> reporter: i was reading on social media some people wanted this parade down route 130 and delran but i think new york city has been a pretty good host. >> u.s.a., u.s.a. >> reporter: for the first time in the history a woman's sports team, none of which are new york natives have joined the likes of charles limbberg and apollo 11 astronauts behind the canyon of heroes. things are just wrapping up now but this a has drawn hundreds of thousands toss lower manhattan to watch the the procession down broadway. we met people from all different countries but philadelphia and south jersey is truly represented here to cheer on our girl, carli lloyd. >> she has become such a role model because of the way she plays sports and the energy and confidence that she gives girls it is great powerful. >> love our country love soccer love everything. >> reporter: we will have a full wrap up at tonight but reporting from the u.s.

women's world cup here in new york city, i'm alexandria hoff for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". now to a front row seat to the parade action go to cbs philly.com. we're streaming the historic event live for you. before the parade world cup mvp and delran's own carli lloyd sat down with the folks at cbs this morning. >> i think we don't realize how high up we are right now but, you know, we're etched in history. we just created history. we're part of it. i'm proud of everyone. >> still running high off their big win carli and her teammates say they are looking forward to playing in the 2016 olympics. well done, ladies. pope francis is visiting bolivia's most notorious prison chatting with inmates as he continues his south american tour. pope has greeted thousands in the streets and cities of two countries, bolivia and ecuador. he will travel to para a quay today. the yesterday, pope francis ducked into a burger king in santa accrues not for a burger

but to change vestments ahead of the mass. he has to change just like the rest of us. some sad news to report, film star omar sheriff has died. his agent says the egyptian born actor died of a heart attack in a cairo hospital. he soared to international stardom after his rolls in the lawrence of a rain use abe doctor shebago. omar sheriff was 83. the the f.d.a. order stronger warning labels for some common pain reliefers. the change highlight risk of heart attacks and strokes among people taking popular brand like a leave motrin and advil and celebrex. the labels will soon include risk warnings for short term use which is ten days or less. current labels right now only warn about risks that can occur after long term use. still ahead on "eyewitness news" at noon a monkey is on the lamb after escaping from a zoo. that is coming up. also unbelievable video to watch here as a bungy cable snaps just seconds before cat

putting riders into the sky. and more crazy video shows you how dangerous being a fire fighter really can be, they all escaped this explosion but more of this video when we come right back.

well, you see that incredible video here especially when you you hear fire fighters made it out

without being injured. they just barely escaped that back draft in arkansas. the back draft and explosion blew you insulation from the attic of the home all the way in the street. that is the white stuff the insulation. a mom and toddler were treated for smoke inhalation but they are expected to be okay. meanwhile chaos for travelers trying to leave the popular resort island of bali, a volcano forced four air ports to close this indonesia. that spewed hot ash almost daily for the the last week. more than 10,000 villagers live in that a area that volcano was dormant for 400 years until 2010. zoo keepers are keeping a close eye on a monkey sleeping in the storm drain of all places after she escaped from her home at the zoo. they called this little monkey zen, there she is, cameras show the three-year old's a step ahead offhanded letters and could not catch her. experts do in the know how she got out of the enclosure but they moved visitors from that

area. they add that she's okay and as soon as she wakes up from her nap there she will head on back home. they will bring her right back. close call for some amusement park riders in wisconsin. two people were trapped in the ride called the catapult that bring you in the air like a sling shot. but right before that ride took off a bungy cord snaps that ride and one connect to the ride and slammed in the concrete. one rider's dad call the whole thing on his cell phone. >> the guy standing behind him didn't pull the lever to let them go because they were, he was right there. >> if they would have watched us it would have broke on the way back down, it could have killed us both. >> wow. >> those two riders were shaken up but we are told they are doing okay. the the a amusement park said that ride was operated by a contractor and has been since fixed and inspected. still ahead this noon, a broadway actress is fed up with cell phones, still ahead what she does when she sees an

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finally a beautiful weekend and we are spending it camping. >> it should be interesting. >> is this you or your maiden voyage. >> yes. >> it is. >> great weather for it. >> it looks beautiful. >> anybody that stepped outside today can completely, appreciate this. >> yes, such a difference from yesterday. >> it is and just the fact that for one thing we have blue skies good i know. >> that, a breeze, lack of humidity. >> everything is working here for us and it will continue right through the weekend.

>> oh, go on. >> i love giving you forecast like this with the timing like this whole weekend looks phenomenal and eventually we will have to deal with wet weather but we will get a well deserved break if you ask me. >> yes. >> exactly. >> i do want to take you back in time and look at wind damage reports. this is far from a full list but it does give you a sense of what went on yesterday with that solid line of thunderstorms that came through not only did they bring very, very heavy downpours but we have had numerous reports of roof damage, trees down, wires down new castle delaware a couple buildings partially collapsed. and then we reported earlier a roof was blown off of a school. they are out weather service folks doing surveying to see what the damage looks like so they can make a final judgment as to what actually happened here. that is how the process works. in the meantime storm scan three we have high pressure on our side. it is a phenomenal day. if you have not stepped out take a breath of fresh air. we can do that literally and

figuratively with the weather pattern here just so quiet. this little disturbance looks like it is making a a beeline to the delaware will valley. we will look a head to future weather and take new into tonight and tomorrow morning. it looks like it will come right through delaware but at the last second we think it will make a curve off to the the south east here. so unless you are down in through maybe some of the maryland beaches perhaps that is where your travels take you this weekend you should be in the clear and everybody has got nice weather to look ahead here to tomorrow. sunday also looking good, atmosphere starts to moisten up a bit but humidity still should not that be bad for us on sunday evening and then in the meantime these dew points are nice and low. do you remember bench mark? 65 degrees to start to be noticeably humid. everybody at the shore point is now below. that we are at the 58 degrees for dew points specifically in philadelphia. at international airport. such a great hair day. i say that when we have these dew points because we don't to have deal with the frizzy factor or fact that makes your

hair fall flat. kutztown area middle school puffy light cloud. picturesque here in the live neighborhood network and modest breeze out of the northwest with temperatures in the mid 70's. if you are heading to the shore today, man you have pick a good weekend. sun and included today high uv index have that sun block ready to go. you know me i will bug you all summer long. rip current risk is nice and low. you will be just fine. make sure you want to swim near life guard. the that is rule of thumb right. lots going on outside. union match is one. you know me i'm a big fan i will always give you this forecast. full sunshine expect at kick off in chester tomorrow evening. we also have kenney chessany tomorrow night at the link. that is a nice forecast too. it does get hot. we are still flirting or above 90 degrees this weekend. it is hot but just not oppressive, that humidity will in the get you. >> no rain. >> exactly. >> thanks, katie. time right now is time for a check of your philadelphia job market report with cbs

news business analyst jill schlesinger. >> after years of reductions in government jobs the tides are turning and uncle sam is hiring again. there are currently about 2.6 million civilian government employees. down from a peak of 3 million 20 years ago. however, with an aging work force and fewer budget cuts, there are now tens of thousands of open federal jobs across a wide variety of skill levels and areas of interest. head to the official job site of the government u.s.a. jobs dot gov to start your process. search by job types locations, salary and agency. there are currently over 75 job listings in the philadelphia area you can apply for jobs directly and post your resume and receive automated e-mail alerts of recent openings. the government provides great health and retirement benefits for its employees. and government workers who carry student loans, may be entitled to publish service loan forgiveness after

working for the government for ten years. while it is unlikely you will get rich working for the the government the work is steady and secure. i'm jill schlesinger for

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a trip overseas chances are your smart phone and tablet is going with you. consumer reporter jim donovan is on your side with a little preparation and how that can save you time, money and headaches on your summer vacation, coming up tonight at 5:00. please touch museum in philadelphia is showing off its garden, it received a $10,000 grant for garden project as part of the keep america beautiful initiative. 750 square foot patch has grown vegetables and herbs and at museum restaurants. great to see thaw. a broadway actress declares war on cell phones, in theaters at least. patty le punk was so upset when she spotted audience member texting during her performance that she went down and grabbed it right out of their hands. this happened wednesday night during her performance of shows for days. >> i was on stage, so i watched her go backstage. audience applauded or many of them did. i continued to play. she gave the even if to house management and the woman was forced to find it later.

>> that is what you get don't miss with her. she responded with i statement that said in part quote i'm so serious that i seriously question whether i want to work, on stage anymore. such a shame. >> listen to this, run for your lives blob fest returns to phoenixville this weekend. i love this video. the blob was film in 1958 at colonial theater in chester county and in an unforgettable scene movie viewers are enjoying a film we chaos breaks out and blob gets everybody out. they run out screaming movie goers will relive that famous moment tonight at 9:00, just fantastic. you have to wait until tomorrow. they are saturday and sunday at 7:00 o'clock. great tradition we have in phoenixville here. that is "eyewitness news" at noon i'm erika von tiehl. for katie everyone here, behind the scenes in front of the screen as well, thanks for watching. >> "eyewitness news" continues at 5:00. we are always on line cbs philly.com and stay tuned

>> devon: hey. i heard there was quite a scene here last night. >> lily: yeah, sure. go ahead and call me a tramp and a hypocrite for cheating on my husband. and you can tell me all about karma. >> hilary: actually, we just wanted to make sure you were all right. >> devon: yeah, i thought that you could use your brother. >> lauren: oh. hey. i got a missed call from you last night. is everything all right? >> cane: no. i was gonna do something that i'd probably regret. >> lauren: what were you gonna do? >> cane: lily slept with joe. >> lauren: oh, my god. >> cane: yeah, it was probably a reaction to what you and i did. i don't know.