international picking up an inch and a half, well over an inch in the last 24 hours n a a atlantic city a approaching .7 of a an inch. sicklerville over a half inch but conditions pretty quiet, right now. storm scan three showing us the moisture off shore but we have a little band have of showers north and west of the city, continuing to movies bound but this time just light to moderate rainfall but we will see showers continue to work east. temperatures right the now are unbelievable, 67 degrees in philadelphia we have topped at 71 degrees, today. 66 degrees down the shore. temperatures extremely mild in the poconos, in the upper 50's and as we head into your christmas eve, over the next several hours, more like an ice hot cocoa then a hot cocoa because temperatures are going to be so warm up near 70 degrees in the 6:00 o'clock hour. still in the middle 60's by 10:00 o'clock hour and santa is making his moves, temperatures still very mile. so hopefully santa dress add pope eighthly tonight for his visit in the delaware val

which some showers, and all that big fur and stuff on but we will talk burr christmas day forecast coming up. >> thanks, lauren very much. no doubt this record he setting warm weather is boosting business for local merchants as they make their final sales for the who will take season. the it is also helping last minute shoppers running out of time. "eyewitness news" reporterral sand that who have joins us live from the gloucester premium outlets, how are things looking us right now. things are looking festive, i can't say necessarily feeling festive but that is okay. the these stores are ready to close up in an hour but this rush continues inde the stores of the the gloucester premium outlets it was christmas eve, last minute rush, as usual. but there is nothing usual, about the moment that shoppers, stepped back outside. >> i just put a jacket on and take it back off. >> my daughter is in from florida and she's bringing her friend with her. he went out to buy a coat to come to new jersey. the this is what they're getting.

>> reporter: shopping destination's first christmas holiday after opening up in august. being that it is primarily outdoors, the sees on has been a welcoming one. >> it feels like california out here. i think our shoppers are enjoying it and drawing more clouds out. >> another reason we are able to walk outside but then we would be here if it was snowing. >> yes. >> reporter: without that shiver it seems for many christmas just kind of snuck up. excuse for last minute shopping at least but not the for steve renz i who has been wearing a constant reminder of the holiday on his head. >> i start thanksgiving day. i wear it thanksgiving day on until christmas, tomorrow. >> reporter: final dash for deals, and this year is there a chance of breaking a sweat. >> it is wonderful but it doesn't feel like christmas, at the moment but i'll take it. >> reporter: so once again the gloucester premium outlets will close-up in about an hour, but there is still time, as we he know, you are not curled up cozy a at home. last minute, christmas shopping is still very doable at this point.

reporting live from the the gloucester premium outlets i'm alexandria hoff, send it back to you. if you are the the ultimate procrastinator and still has not finished your holiday shopping first you need an appointment calendar to organize your time better. secondly, go to our web site where you can get shopping tips an hours on what is still opened now because you will need it, just check out our holiday guide at cbs philly.com. developing right now in north carolina police are investigating a deadly officer involved shooting inside of a charlotte mall. the authorities say that an off-duty officer shot and killed an armed suspect who was involved in the fight between two groups. no officers were hurt, but police are working to locate and remove shoppers who are still hiding from the gunfire. it erupted inside this mall. deadly tornadoes sweep across the nation's south, leaving behind a path have of destruction. record temperatures helped fuel the severe storms in parts of the country are not out of the woods just yet. cbs news correspondent omar

villafranca shows us the devastation left behind. >> reporter: many in the south are spending christmas eve, cleaning up, after he severe weather spawned several tornadoes on wednesday. it doesens of homes were destroyed, and thousands left without important. mississippi's governor declared a state of emergency. >> it is difficult particularly this time of the year to see such damage and know that heart breaks go out with that damage. >> reporter: to this twister spotted in holy springs, mississippi is believed to have been on the ground for more than 100 miles. >> it tossed several cars into the air, killing a seven year-old boy. the marvin simms and his wife survived the storm in their bathroom. >> the roof was blowing off the house and i just held on, hold on, hold on, i held on as tight as i could. >> reporter: in pope county, arkansas a 18 year-old was killed when a tree crashed in the bedroom. the severe weather is now moving east. >> there will be a risk of tornadoes across the south east damaging wind gust was these clusters developing through the a afternoon and

early evening. >> reporter: spring like temperatures fuel the rare winter tornadoes. in the east the only frozen precipitation to fall was hail, and behind the storms record smashing warm weather a arrived, it was in the lower 70's in new york this christmas eve, that is normal for may, and then in vermont playing outside meant bear elbows and knees, instead of the snow boards and skis. more seasonable temperatures are expected by new years. omar villafranca for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". in other news philadelphia police are looking for public's help to track down a tire slasher. surveillance camera caught the the suspect on the 400 block of heller man street early on to tuesday morning. look near the the blue arrow on the upper left after your screen as he disappeared behind some cars. police say that is when he slashed the the tires on a total 067 cars. if you have any information, please give police a call. it looks like the pennsylvania budget stalemate won't be settled before the holidays pennsylvania lawmakers sent a final budge tote governor tom wolf's desk

but it is unlikely he will sign it as is. this $30.3 billion spending bill arrived on his desk without increase in aid to publish schools that the governor wanted. the state has been without a budget for six months. the governor has ten days to sign or veto the bill or it can become law without his signature. a holiday tradition with an italian origin is alive and well in south philadelphia. >> many around our region are celebrating christmas eve with the feast of the seven fishes, "eyewitness news" reporter greg argos is live with the taste of the special meal, greg greg. >> reporter: good evening, there, jessica, and jim. you know, right now restaurant is filling up, the the drinks are flowing here in south philadelphia. you know, it is really hard to eat this meal of seven fishes, a seven course meal but imagine having to prepare it the, for more than 100 people. the most restaurant are closed christmas eve, but most restaurants don't usually serve the feast of seven fishes. >> the feast of the seven

fishes signifies the seven miracles of jesus that he performed over his life. >> reporter: it is a massive meal normally had the day before christmas. >> there it is, there is no set fish that is done, most of it was cod or different fish caught from the mediterranean. >> reporter: christian owns italian restore in south philadelphia. there is a lot of work that is involved. >> this morning we started early around 8:30. >> reporter: for more than 100 reservations. >> we have clams, at the plant i can salmon, wild atlantic salmon, octopus, which we will grill. today it is all about the fish. >> reporter: for customers today is all about not having to cook. >> it is just so much easier. seven fishes is crazy. one or two, yeah. but seven. >> reporter: will you be able to power through the whole thing. >> i'm going through the whole thing. >> reporter: you are committed. >> no problem. >> reporter: it doesn't hurt there is no dishes to clean afterward either.

>> a lot of them go back home and have have coffee, dessert, simplify things and have a nice after dinner drink, relax, maybe go to midnight mass. >> reporter: this meal is so popular, we're told some will make reservations for next year, next christmas eve. we are live from south philadelphia, greg argos for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> thanks very much, greg. still to come on cbs-3 "eyewitness news" a unique solute to veterans. >> i hope you enjoy this my friend. >> a well known local chevies giving back this christmas, he explains why he is on a mission to make the holiday brighter for some vets one meal at a time, vittoria. if this is last holiday lights there is one place that you have got to be to see the most spectacular display right here in south philadelphia, that is right whose are taking a drive or a walk, you will the not want to miss all of the work that goes into this place right here, jessica? and where is the the snow? well, no where near us.

we will tell you that much. we will show you how far you have to drive if you want to see a white christmas.

well, it is our final holiday lights of the season and we're going out on a high note. >> going out on a bang. we are taking you to a philadelphia street that attracts visitors from all over the world. our vittoria woodill is live at 13th and tasker in south philadelphia a where the entire block is feeling that holiday spirit, vittoria. >> reporter: we had to call on the entire block. can you feel the love of south philadelphia, look at this, christmas in full swing, here at 13th and tasker and there is a lot of work that goes into this block every single year, where cars,top, one by one, to check out, every single house along the block. we will talk to marco learo who continues to have this tradition in south philadelphia. marco, why do people get so exited to come to this street every year. >> well, it is because of like the hard work, dedication, that everybody in this, on this block puts into it, and i think that it is great for the kids to come around, you know, they see all of the lights. it is very nostalgic for

people that are older and they love seeing the lights. >> reporter: what is your memory? you grew up here. what does it do for me. >> mize memory, they have been diagnosis this since i was a kid, and every year they keep getting better and better and alex, jimmy, and cousin perry and everybody they do a fantastic job. myself included. >> and the festivities that continue here. >> yes. >> you have hundreds of thousands oz have lights. you have over 40 houses. >> how many lights do you think you can total up here. >> probably over 200,000, i think we lost count sometime last week. >> reporter: wow. >> but yeah, we put that number at 200,000. >> reporter: do you a little something different every year you you were telling me earlier. >> yeah, this year, as you can see we did the string lights from the rooftops, and that was an idea that we had and it turned out pretty nice. >> reporter: will well, cute owes to you and everybody here

on the block. you have been living here. >> thirty-five years. >> reporter: thirty-five years. tell me what is it for to you see people come and enjoy your block. >> it is beautiful. you see car will olers coming down, people stopping, taking pictures, it is beautiful. it really is. >> reporter: i love how all of you, bring this one, can we get more of the family to come in here and celebrate this. it brings all of your neighbors together. >> yes, it is a treat. >> i know we have seven fishes in the kitchen for some. i was talking to you. yes, you have have little nut meg. >> my mom is in there cooking she won't put the pot on until we get done playing out here. >> reporter: we better rap this up soon. as an italian we get angry, so i'm just saying. >> it has to do with the a tire. >> reporter: they said santa will be wearing shorts. >> you cannot go without having, santa. >> reporter: you look like a million-dollar. you look like a million-dollar. >> reporter: we could not, and holiday lights without a visit to south philadelphia, and jim, jessica, it is really

just the best display that we have, in this area, where everybody comes together, it is community, it is christmas, and you feel the love. >> absolutely. >> you feel the love. group hug, everybody, coming together. this is how we do it. south philadelphia, good luck. >> merry christmas. yes. >> we should come down for our philly special. wonderful place to check out the lights. the vittoria thanks very much. >> capturing it all for us. >> meanwhile in new jersey high schools special christmas song is turning into a viral sensation. >> ♪ wow, those are kids at notre dame high school will in lawrenceville lip singing all i want for christmas. more than 1300 students and staff, from school

participating in this video and so far it has already been viewed, more than 100,000 times. now you can get in the who will take spirit, with our very special philly holiday, we will take you on a tour of the most philly things to do this season, watch it at 10:30 tonight on our sister station cw philly, tomorrow you can see it just after midnight on cbs-3, also at 12:30 p.m. on the wc and at 3:00 p.m. on cbs-3. full schedule is on our web site at cbs philly.com. >> it is a great way to get in the christmas spirit tonight and lauren casey is joining us now. it doesn't feel like we're used to but here we are nonetheless. >> this is amazing. last night we had thunderstorms rolling through. even in center city i saw light evening. temperatures just outrageous but that is always nice if you want to get out and about but certainly not christmas-like weather.get out and about but snowfall, no where near, just dealing with a lot of sauna alike weather by december standards. and we still have that humidity lingering in the atmosphere, and a chance of

showers and thunder showers as we head into your christmas eve, but temperatures, they are going to be staying mild and it was a very mild day to day. 71 degrees, smashing the the previous record high temperature of 64, setback in 2014. we held that record by 6 degrees, high temperature fell all across the delaware and lehigh valleys. will we topped off at 71 in allentown breaking a record for the poconos another record atlantic city 71 degrees. today was a record. also, temperatures right now extremely mild, 67 degrees, and we're helding close to 07 right now in in trenton. sixty-five in the lehigh valley. the as we head into your christmas eve chance of a shower or thunder shower tonight, very mild overnight lows. 58 degrees. and then check out tomorrow, still extremely warm, 69 degrees, with a chance of a few showers, mainly as we head in the evening hours and a couple of rumbles of thunder, but 69 degrees in philadelphia for our christmas, would break

another record high, temperature, we will get close in atlantic city, same case in trenton we will get close to a record high temperature of 68 tomorrow in reading. storm scan three is showing us, still a lot of activity right now, mostly moisture, off shore and a few showers, and thunder showers still lingering across the del marva peninsula. we have a chance of seeing a bit of scattered showers as we head into the evening hours, maybe in a rumble of thunder. future weather showing us couple pockets of green in the overnight period. the as we wake up tomorrow, conditions pretty quiet for most of the daytime hours. we are staying dry. future weather painting showers, thunderstorm activity as we head in the late evening. the it commenced even earlier then that around six or 7:00 and as we head into saturday still some scattered showers in the forecast, after what has been a soggy several days, and you need to pack that rain slicker, umbrella just in case heading out to the link. eagles taking on washington kick off at 8:25 but

temperatures extremely mild still, 51 degrees, even though saturday will be a cooler day to kick off kwanzaa. 56 degrees the high temperature, showers still in the forecast, and a few showers in the sunday and check that out, temperatures jumping backup to record levels, once again, at 70 degrees, and then eventually we will cool things off very significantly into monday, feeling much more december like but even 49 degrees, it is still above average for us and then more wet weather into tuesday. so if you like it the hot, you like it soggy, there you go. okay. >> yes. >> merry christmas. >> i think trees are getting confused outside. >> i know, they are. but they will be all right. >> lauren, thank you. we want to apologize for profanity you might have heard earlier in our broadcast. in the meantime a lot of people, hope santa a is bringing them a new tech toy, maybe a new cell phone, tablet or computer but before you start playing with it, jim will show you what you need to

know first. exactly. also this he elf on the shelf isn't just working for santa claus see how he is helping a police department in pennsylvania after joining the force, don. speaking of sports, curt cousins has been a force of nature in d.c. but does he have a brighter feature than sam bradford? we will talk bit next in sports.

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anticipation is building and we're all excited. >> we are excited. >> a lot of people will do christmas tomorrow and eagles saturday. >> open the gifts and see what the eagles will give you. good luck with that. >> washington quarterback curt cousins, sam bradford they hook up saturday night with the division on the line. the guys, could be free agents at the end of the season. who would you rather have moving forward, cousins or bradford? i went to sports radio 94 wip to ask paul jolovitz and glen

macnow. >> can i go c. >> you are going cousins you are undecided. >> but go ahead. >> i like sam. i agree with everything that glenn said and sam has played better but cousins is more mobile, more fit for this offense, he has played very well. i don't care what he was in the beginning of the year, when was drafted in the fourth round, why did they do that with rg3. he is playing well. he has shown more to me in bradford in less time as a starter. would i rather have curt cousins. >> i'm not a big believe inner curt cousins. >> i'm not either. >> he ising a good year at home. he has thrown two interceptions at home, nine on the road. he will throw a couple saturday night. >> yes, eagles host washington saturday night right here on cbs-3. we will get you ready for the game, pregame show at 7:00, game kicks off at 8:25. that is right, casual there. >> yes. >> casual. >> casual don. >> yes, it happens every now and then. >> looking good. >> just relaxing.

>> talking sports. >> go over to the radio station. >> dapper don he is a always dapper. >> thanks very much. coming up next half an hour we will take to you christmas eve celebrations, all around the world. plus this... >> while most are spending christmas eve with family one local chevies spending his time with veterans i'm jan carabao in philadelphia today, coming up the gift he delivers right to the doorsteps. also it is a christmas tradition in philadelphia, last minute rush for some holiday sweets, the tasty treats on peoples shopping list, this year.

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eyewitness news continues now at 5:30 with a local chef's solute to veterans. bucks county, chefs max hampton is delivering delicious gourmet meals to veterans in need this christmas. good evening, i'm jessica dean. aim jim donovan. holiday dinner included a freshly roasted turkey with trimmings. "eyewitness news" reporter jan carabao is along for the ride. >> we're over 15 minutes from the next depot. >> reporter: he goes from house to house. >> here we go, let's start. >> reporter: town to town, on his list, those who have been nice, for them, a gift, something to bite. >> we brought some christmas dinner for you guys. >> reporter: chef max hanson's day job is his catering business in bucks county. today his only clients are veterans like larry jones. >> i appreciate it. i'm very happy. this makes our christmas. >> reporter: for jones, and his family a bag stuffed. >> this will feed you and all of your kid.

>> reporter: hanson is following in his late father's footsteps a pediatrician who spent the holidays away from home helping others. >> he looked a lot like santa claus in his own way and he would deliver christmas trees. >> reporter: that is a trip over to olney. >> how are you guys. >> reporter: home to army veteran harrison morris and his family. >> like a clown car. >> reporter: a never ending bag of goodies to say thank you for his service. >> definitely appreciate it just to be noticed. >> reporter: this is no small feat for chef hanson on christmas eve. he is feeding a dozen families, about 45 people and not just here in philadelphia but across the delaware valley from philadelphia hanson and his wife drove to easton northampton county and then made their way across the river to new jersey with stops in phillipsberg, flemington, and lambertville. >> these are very proud veterans who have have served our country and provided us the the freedom that we should a absolutely not take for

granted. >> reporter: he wants to make this trip even longer to include more veterans, and today, he got a gift too. >> i completely felt the presence of my father when we were at that first stop. >> reporter: christmas eve away from family just a small price to honor their sacrifice. >> merry christmas my friend. >> reporter: jan carabao for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". pope francis just celebrated christmas eve mass in st. peters basilica. the pontiff joined by catholic faithful who called the birth of jesus christ. this is pope francis only public mass for christmas but tens of thousands are expected to crowd st. peters square thomas the pope delivers a traditional speech. even an outburst of israeli/palestinian vial rance christian faithful descended on bethlehem. biblal city is believed by many to be the birthplace of jesus christ.

the city has been a focal point for clashes between israeli troops and palestinian protesters in the past month. while many celebrations were canceled, because of violence, festivities went on in the city of manger square. triple a says more than 100 million americans are traveling for christmas and new years, but storms are keeping some people from getting to their holiday destinations on time. bad whole they are morning backed up flights at new york's laguardia airport but as skies clear so did the runways. some travelers luck out and avoided the big crowds. >> so far it has been great, airport is kind of quiet today so we have bet the rush of travelers. >> plane is delayed, it is delayed, you hang out and wait. >> reporter: there is good news for 11 million drivers heading the road for the the holiday. gas prices are averaging $2 per gallon. on this last shopping day before christmas it wasn't just shopping malls, that saw big lines. >> nope, many people making a last minute dash, for who will take sweets. those are my kinds of people. warm weather, made the wait much easier this year outside

of termini brothers in south philadelphia. terminis known for their legendary cannolis and for many this ritual is more than just a trip to the bakery. >> i'm 81 years old and i remember my father, carrying me here at four or five years old. >> reporter: customers came from near and far and one family said they left baltimore at 3:00 a.m. just to get a few boxes of what many say are the the best cannolis in the city. the line was also long at stock's bakery in port richmond. the customers there wait todd grab a loaf of the legendary pound cake. managers say the average wait is ten to 15 minutes and to make sure everyone had a chance to get one the bakery was limiting each customer to four loafs. you had to wait in south philadelphia at is grow's pastry at tenth and christian. they sell dozens of different bake goods but it is their cookies that are considered to be the best in the city. just take a look at them, i mean, come on, a lot of the customers there agreed.

how about that. >> i'm starving. >> i know a hit of sugar would be great. every year tech toys get more and more popular and i'm sure you have some at the top of your chris mass wish list. >> if you are fortunate to find tech stuff under the tree tomorrow morning here are some things to keep in mind. if santa placed tech toys, there are things to consider. before using an internet on a new smart phone, tablet and lap top go to the setting tab to adjust privacy options. if kid use them. >> look through parental controls. is in the sitting and enable any restriction that is will make you feel comfortable giving that tour son or daughter. >> reporter: also check for latest software updates and anti virus protection. but if that gift isn't a perfect fit, don't worry. >> one, make sure you have the receipt, and if you don't have the receipt at least, figure out what store you got it from. and don't go taking it out of the box if you are not going to use it because that is generally a no, no when it

comes to the returns the next day. >> that is because many retailers charge restocking fees for those returned electronics that have been opened. and he will will if on the shelf in york county had a unique assignment this holiday season. meet sarge, the new officer sworn into the west manheim township police department. all season suggests exploits have been featured on the department's facebook page, sometimes he even helps administer justice but he helps with investigations and he takes occasional mug shot. >> it has been a overwhelming response, it has kind of made it enjoyable. i have gotten a lot of good comments on our social media page. >> the department a says that the goal was to increase the number of facebook followers, and more fans, the more people, who could help authorities with an investigation. i have done several stories, with different law enforcement where they do get some tips from facebook fans, and you know somebody or have have some tips. >> yes. >> sarge is giving back. >> giving back during the

holidays. >> still to come on "eyewitness news", it is last minute rush to see santa claus. >> what do you want for christmas, sweety. >> i want a barbie doll. >> a barbie doll, okay, we can do that. >> we're listening in on some of the special conversations here of the final requests for santa. lauren? more record warmth for your holiday temperatures. how high temperatures climb for your christmas and when to expect some rain. if you were dreaming of the white christmas like this better luck next year. we will take you on a trip to see how far you have to drive to see snow tomorrow.

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i was checking santa, sorry. >> you have been checking santa bait is christmas eve and that means santa claus has started his long journey flying around the world. >> norad is tracking every minute of his moves. >> santa claus is heading out of the north pole on time with reindeer in toe and people at the north american aerospace

defense command center. >> they are paying attention to them. they keep updating, he is moving fast. >> busy answering calls from children all over the world asking when santa will arrive. >> we're tracking him live. >> he was last seen over lux emberg and now heading to france but i cannot tell if he is over france or not. we will be watching him all evening long, keeping track along with him on cbs philly.com and let's see, there is another shot, a new shot. >> okay, there it is, right there. >> you may not be able to tell from this stat. >> he was moving fast. then he will go over english channel, over in great britain soon. very exciting. very exciting. >> all right. i will count on you. >> okay. earlier santa was close by at cherry hill mall. >> taking last minute requests from children in our area, photo journalist tommy gardener listened into santa's secret conversations. >> welcome to the north pole, how are you sweetheart. >> good. >> where do you want to sit,

here or here. >> look over here and smile, nice and big. >> we don't have stinky feet, do we. >> what do you want for christmas, sweety. >> barbie dole. >> what do you want for christmas. >> a camera. >> what do you want for christmas. >> dirt bike. >> what do you want. >> dirt bike. >> what do you want for christmas. >> toys. >> how about you. >> dolls. >> what do you want for christmas, sweetheart. >> a bike. >> a computer. >> i want a board. >> you're laughing. you don't think i'm going to bring it. >> no, i'm happy. >> a violin. >> yes. >> can you play a violin. >> you already have a violin. >> she already has a violin. >> i have one. >> she wants a violin.

>> ♪ >> all i want for christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, my two front teeth. merry christmas. >> yes. >> cherry hill before he started his journey. >> yes, he is a busy many loved all of those requests too, good stuff. talk about unusual it weather some people turned on their air conditioning today. definitely in where close to the white christmas i was hoping for. >> i wrote on it the a letter to santa today and said please, no air conditioning in december, that is all i want for christmas, santa but we didn't get that. certainly not going to be a white christmas. if you want to see snow closest we have found it is all the way in aimes, iowa about 16 and a half hours away from car and more than 1,000 miles away.

you have to hop in the car pretty soon if you want to make it there to enjoy, whitey christmas. the quite a hall, to see snowfall but wow, temperatures unbelievable for our christmas holiday and still so very mild. on this christmas eve. we are looking live on skies scan three in center city philadelphia rain has stopped for now but still showers in the forecast, as we head in the next several days and we could see some rumbles of thunder. so hopefully, santa, watch out for that storm activity as we head toward the delaware valley but right now he's hanging out driving those reindeers over europe, last seen in france, next stop he is heading to the country of an torah a small country situated between france and spain and then eventually he will make his waste over to america in the delaware valley overnight tonight but he will certainly need some shorts. temperatures today 71 degrees. breaking record high temperature, smashing a previous record of 64. we have record in allentown, mount pocono, trenton, atlantic city, all of these

record fell for our christmas eve and december has really been a scorcher, certainly by average standard. the days we have had so far at or above 60 degrees, and ten so far this month, we have already broken a december report and this dates back to the 1800 where most we had in december of this type of warmth was eight days and it looks like we can tack object a few more to that as we head in the next couple of days. temperatures right now, still extremely mild, 67 degrees. and if you are heading out on this christmas eve six a in the least high valley. temperatures in the middle 60's in atlantic city right now and 69 degrees is our record high temperature in philadelphia for the the christmas holiday. 8 degrees, excuse me, we're going for a forecast high of 69 degrees. so another, record will fall tomorrow, established in 1964. for tonight it will be very mild, dropping down only in the 60's, and fog which a chance of thunder shower,

coming through and then for tomorrow, mainly dry during the daze higham hours and then we have a better chance of seeing showers and a few thunder showers, as we head into the evening. another record warm day. 69 degrees, and those wind will be light and variable. so we're willing to go feel that warmth and the mugginess as well too. check out our dew points, they tell us about that moisture content in the atmosphere. dew points in the middle 60's that feels muggy for any season let alone for the winter season. hard to believe and with all of the surface moisture we will see some fog, reduce, and visibility is looking, good but they will start to fall as we head in the overnight period, and then then we will be looking foreign more moisture for that fog to form. in philadelphia, picking up a inch and a half of rainfall over the last 24 hours. over an inch in kenneth square, and quiet for now on storm scan three, a a lot of that moisture off shore. a couple showers working in to parts of the central new jersey and we do have rain in the forecast, but i think more

late day rain, and are the the only ones dealing with record high temperatures topping off at 70 down the shore. hitting close to 60 degrees in the poconos. certainly no skiing on the christmas holiday. for saturday, we are going to cool things off a bit, 56 degrees for eagles game, some showers still in the forecast, maybe a passing shower into sunday, another record high temperature, of 70 s get much colder a as we head into monday, 49 degrees but that is still well above average for us and it looks like another wet day as we head into tuesday. lauren, thank you. coming up it is part comedy, part drama. >> it is filled with the star studded cast. ukee takes us behind the scenes of the new movie joy and explains how a late night phone call helped bring the film to the big screen.

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>> reporter: to daze jennifer is starring in the film based loosely on the life of inventor and home shopping superstar joy mangano. >> i start to think differently. we got to do some hard work, patients and humility. i want to tell you don't ever think the world owes you anything because it doesn't. the world doesn't owe you a thing. >> what excited you the most and what fascinated you about that. >> the energy, the way she carried herself that was so interesting to me. she's so kind, so nice, very normal, there is no air about her at all. she's very quiet liz powerful. >> reporter: so is this man writer and director david russell reunite with jen lawrence but with bradley cooper, also veteran robert deniero who plays joy divorced father a and she has to overcome her ability to pull her focus way from her dreams, while also, dealing with how he still treats her mother. >> you are like a gas leak, we

don't see you or smell you but are killing us all. >> reporter: joy is faced with mad cast surroundings including annex husband hoist a struggling nightclub sing shore lives in her basement and also proves. >> true love, lasts forever, it just probay, just last the same way. where love is real and when love is really unconditional, then it can take a different forms. >> reporter: forms that span from the title character's youth to her mid 40's. it is a rise to richest story that features trauma and love all stemming from dreams as a child, and going through the reality check of adulthood. >> what do you want the audience to think when they come to this amazing film. >> i hope that everybody feels inspired but i also love that it is a very truthful story about success, and sadness and, you know, ugliness, in success

>> ♪ >> reporter: experience christmas joy, in a theater near you. >> joy is rated pg3 and it is in theaters, tomorrow. well, that is "eyewitness news" at 5:00. >> now at 6:00 record warmth, as a crowded christian mass eve in center city with temperatures in the 70's as our area, smashes records. lauren? we have another round of record warmth in store for our christmas day, i'll let you know how high temperatures will sore coming up. warm weather was perfect for people looking for those last minute gifts, we're there with the who will daze rush. what is a a doorman or woman to do with all of those packages rolling? in? how do they deal with the influx the at apartment buildings

very mild and breaking more record, this christmas eve the mercury pushed in the 70's and it is not cooling down anytime soon. certainly not feeling like your typical christmas around here. good evening everyone i'm jessica dean. i'm jim donovan. ukee washington is off. we have meteorologist lauren casey on the cbs-3 sky deck, lauren people donning shorts and christmas sweaters because temperatures are so warm. i saw a couple flip-flops and high temperatures were brand cross the delaware valley. also, dealt with some wet weather today. one record, one holiday record, with more to fall, 71 degrees at philadelphia international today. smashed the previous record of 64 setback in 2014, and then temperatures right now still extremely mild. 67 degrees, in philadelphia middle 60's in atlantic city.

67 degrees in dover, today where we had a severe thunderstorm, pass through but now much quieter activity. most of the shower and storm activity off shore. a few lingering showers that continue to move their way east/north east ward across parts of the delaware valley. we could pick up rain in the next couple of hours, and then for your day tomorrow, the the forecast high, 69 degrees, just unbelievable warmth. the record high temperature is 68, setback in 1964. we will talk about more temperatures, high temperatures, to expect across the the area for your christmas day and chance of thunderstorms in your full forecast in just a few. >> lauren, thank you. if you are a true last minute shopper the weather was on your side today. even with the rain warm temperatures made running those last fewer rand easier. "eyewitness news" reporter alexandria hoff joins us live from the gloucester premium outlets. alex, are people still shopping. >> reporter: i don't know if theyul