thunderstorms that are starting to pop up. we will have another chance of storms tomorrow. the high today will be between 87 degrees and 90 degrees. 72 degrees at the airport right now. winds are out of the southwest. try to stay cool. >> we will try. >> yes. we are having some delays on eastbound 50. there are having delays approaching it. we had all lanes blocked. now we have a couple of lanes opening up. the right lane is closed a special 50. that is due to an overturned a vehicle. some have been delays approaching that scene of quebec to the bridge. -- approaching that scene all the way to the bridge.

let us view the art scape closures. not seeing any delays fell on the rest of the major roadways other than is bound 50. we will keep posted. -- other than eastbound 50. we will keep you posted. a man may have witnessed a light rail train hit two teenagers july 5. >> our reporter joins us live from outside baltimore county police headquarters with the latest on the search for the witness. >> good morning. they are looking for a witness who they say is lead it was on the train when it killed those teenagers. they want to talk to him because of where he was sitting on the train. police are hoping these images from a video surveillance camera will help them lead -- will help

lead them to a witness. the boys were hit on the tracks as they walked near them. >> we would like for the person to come forward and talk to our detectives about what he saw and experience that day. >> they are a week into their investigation after taking it over from the mta. they are anxious to talk to the man because of where he was sitting. >> he was sitting in such a position that he may have seen or experienced something in the area where he was sitting in that could help provide us with some information to continue our investigation. >> they are not saying what kind of information they are looking for from the witness including whether it had something to do with the driver of the train. >> i cannot comment on anybody here. our focus is trying to find this witness and see if he will come forward or if someone can identify him so we can talk to him. >> anyone with information on how to contact this witness is

asked to call the baltimore county police. wbal tv 11 news. thank you. the woman is recovering this morning after she was struck at a light rail crossing. she was taken to the hospital. she has nonthreatening like injuries. policemen have help in a murder investigation earlier this week. one person is accused of shooting another person on the 500 block of leicestershire street. a new crime-fighting initiative is in effect this morning for reducing violence against animals which will ultimately reduce violence against people. our reporter has more on this push against animal abuse. >> the images are painful to watch. bets are trying to ease the pain

of it got into angeles set on fire, allegedly by teenage brothers. -- ease the pain of a dog set on fire intentionally by some people. the entire animal cruelty task force met for the first time recently. >> we want to help them with the prosecution of these crimes. we want to help officers better investigate these. >> it overlaps social services, education, so all members of the community need to be involved in responding to animal cruelty issues. >> the hope is that i think this crimes against animals will help reduce crimes against people. >> that is our hope. most of the peoples in these cases need psychological

counseling. hopefully we can break the cycle. add in the future, they will not be involved in violence among people. he also are cracking down on irresponsible pet owners. they hope empowering police and animal control to take swift action will get to the root of the problem. this morning, maryland health officials have confirmed a third death related to the swine flu. they say the death involves an adult from eastern shore. the person died in june and had serious underlying medical conditions. pepin said not to 32 confirmed cases in maryland. -- there have been 732 confirmed cases in maryland. state health officials

confirmed that two children had tested positive for the flu. they are working with school districts to prepare for a possible outbreak this fall. that brings us to the water cooler question of the day. are flu concerns causing you to change any of your summer vacationing plans? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. confirmation hearings are into a fourth day for supreme court nominee sonia sotomayor. lawmakers continue to press on the issues, but so far, the judge is not showing her hand. nikole killion has more from washington. today senate it judiciary members finish up their questioning. after that, it is on to the last part, witnesses. after days in the hot seat, from her wise latina comment -- >> it was a bad choice of words. >> to abortion rights. >> i cannot answer that question.

>> jet sonia sotomayor turns to listening mode. 30 would assist a have been called to talk -- 30 witnesses have been called to testify about sonia sotomayor. listening to what are her said, two key witnesses, firefighters from the connecticut case where the supreme court overturned a decision that some of your -- that sonia sotomayor had participated in a ruling. new york city mayor michael bloomberg will be one of the witnesses. was the confirmation hearings end, lawmakers are hoping to hold the vote on her nomination by early august. in washington, i am nikole

killion. back to you. general motors will be able to start putting some of the shares as they try to reorganize. they will shed 54 sponsorship deals to save money. at one point, they were the nation's largest advertisers sponsoring so many things. we do not know how much money the plan will save the automaker. 69 degrees sunday the hill. you know that eating healthy can help you have a longer more enjoyable life. >> we will take a look at how some of those can help prolong your life and your memory. we will tell you what is going on around the bay briú

74 degrees downtown. we will say a typical july high today of about 90 degrees. if you think it will last forever, all the things must come to an end. let's take a look at the doppler this morning. there are some spotty thunderstorms around the ocean city area. nothing over baltimore right now. there is the potential to see some thunderstorms today. let's take a look at what we are doing for the forecast. winter of the southwest. the air quality is poor today. it is unhealthy out there. be careful out there. that is it for now. i have your seven day forecast coming up in a bid. -- bit. is a lifestyle that for your health? many of us do not eat the right

foot or we smoke. bridgett foo-- eat the right for result. >> the university of maryland cardiologists says the answer is no when it comes to sodium as far as eating healthy. >> sodium raises blood pressure which leads to heart disease. >> the goal is less sodium. which would you think has the highest sodium content? >> i think the entire is going to surprise a lot of people. >> the answer in other suppressing information about your lifestyle and the foods you think you know in a special medical alert tonight at 11. it may help you get healthier and lose some weight. the bail tv -- wbal tv 11 news.

while certain goods can help your heart, there are also some that could prolong your memory. nearly 4000 people were surveyed over the age of 65. some followed a diet rich in vegetables, dairy and nuts. it shows some protection against cognitive decline. they are not sure how much you need to eat to see any real benefit. >> i need the added to that. i need some help with that. i think it is 67 degrees. coming up, the fear of every parent, losing your child. here we will give you some details of next about how to insure the safe return of a loved one. we will update weather and traffic.

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good morning. we are checking on a morning commute. it's been a rough ride early this morning on eastbound 50 as to make your way towards the bay bridge. we still at accident clearing from the right lane. it is looking a lot better than the last check. it is off to the side. all lanes are getting by. not much else is happening. volume is picking up a little bit in the white marsh area. we are also dealing with the art scape closures. they are continuing their preparation for the weekend. our speed sensors look good. and as right as far as our drive times.

that is the latest. now let's get the latest on the buses and trains. good morning. it is looking pretty good. we have a delay on the three best right now. it is 20 minutes late. the to the one bus was bound -- 21 bus westbound has a diversion. light rail and metro subway are both on schedule. no delays in the other areas. back to sandra . we may see some isolated thunderstorms. we are seeing absolutely nothing right now going on in baltimore. somebody's storm activity -- some spot the storm activity to our west.

a couple of thunderstorms going on in other areas nearby. a front is approaching us. we continue to move through -- it continues to move through maryland today. 74 degrees downtown. 72 degrees at the airport. in ocean city, it is already 80 degrees. this is more of a july trend. we will see more humid conditions today. there is more moisture in the air. there will be a high of 75 degrees in the mountains. the winds will be out of the west. as a going to baltimore, there will be a high of 90 degrees. the normal is 88 degrees. southwest wind flow at about 12 miles per hour. there is a 20% chance of scattered thunderstorms throughout the day as the front moves through. ocean city is at 83 degrees.

on the bay today, there is a small craft advisory. winslet 10-15 not. -- winds are at 10-15 feet -- 10-15 knots great -- miles per hour. the waves are 1-to defeat. -- 1-2 feet. mostly cloudy tonight. 65 degrees. that is where we should be for our overnight rain. it is precipitation to our west. it will take all day to get through here. then it will stall for our south. an era of low pressure will away. -- an area of low pressure will

look away. we will have some scattered showers and storms over the next few days. only 82 degrees with a chance of storms on saturday. it is similar on sunday. thank you. the space shuttle endeavor goes off the sixth time. >> 4, 3, 2, 1. booster ignition. lift off of endeavor. >> after five failed attempts, & the shuttle lifted off yesterday at the international space station once they reach space, there will be 13 people together in orbit. that is a record number. the endeavor's lost took place on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11th liftoff which led to the first

landing on the millan. temporary tattoos are being used on children. they can help you find a missing child. it is getting great reviews from paris. >> i would definitely use it. every time i walk out of the door will let go to the store, i think of it. >> kids think it is cool and they like the way it looks. it will be need to wear it from a child's perspective. >> it will include help information such as allergies and special needs. >> i will look into that. >> yes. >> it is not for adults. >> i get you. >> it is 69 degrees on tv hill.

there is much more ahead on 11 news today. >> we will take a look at the watercooler question of the day. >> here is a look at the lottery winning numbers from yesterday. good luck.

time to get to one of the answers to our watercooler question of the day. >> here is the question. is the flute causing you to change your vacation plans? >> -- is the swine flu causing you to change any of your

vacation plans? >> we are being more responsible with cleaning our hands. >> you can send in your questions to our web site. we have a more of places like school 43. >> i would say that i am a minimal abstract painter. >> she is hard at work better latest peace. " -- piece. >> i have done it on las vegas or watches. >> she is one of nine studio artists at school 33. it is a working valerie where only a select artists are awarded space. >> it is big.

i like to do lots of different things. they have walls that are dedicated to different material. >> the rent is more affordable to artists. the application process is very competitive. it is built up a reputation of the last few years. >> we are opening it internationally. our applications have increased greatly. >> it allows us to have a space like this and an opportunity to make work. >> i was here 20 years ago. >> before this man, this is his second time around at the studio. the average stay is about two years. you can visit the gallery and visit all of the work during a special exhibition that runs through august 1. it is not the only way you can enjoy art escape. to find out more places you can

go, log onto our web site at wbaltv.com. >> for more information on to our web site at wbaltv.com. here is a look at at our next hour. we will tell you how many seros say -- zeros came out of their bank account. will take a look at some emmy nominees. the incredible round-trip this person may. a lot better on the area roadways. we will let you know if any new problems have cropped up. that is coming up next.

baltimore county police are hoping to find a witness that they hope