>> thanks for joining us. let's get a check on weather and traffic this morning. it is already hot outside. >> the average temperature is 62. 70 degrees right now at the airport. 72 degrees downtown. 10 degrees warmer than the average high temperature already at 5:30 this morning. it is cooler in the suburbs. we are shooting for a high temperature of near 90 degrees this afternoon. mostly sunny skies. the record for today is 93. we will see if we can get there. we did break records the last couple of days. let's work for 93 so we can get a record. >> it was so nice to walk outside and not wear a jacket this morning.

i will take it over the snow any day. a pretty nice morning commute shaping up. one accident in anne arundel county. a street is closed in both directions with the downed wires at owings mills road. we got word of an accident on bel air past the route one exit. we will have the latest on that in our upcoming report if there are lane closures to report. here are live drive times for you. 16 minutes on 895 southbound between the 95. 95 at 395 things moving just fine in and out of the city. >> breaking news overnight. an electrical fire knocked out

water to an estimated 100,000 people in the baltimore area. >> flames broke out at a towns and pumping station. jennifer franciotti is live at the scene with more details. >> we are getting some new information. the fire did not take place at the pumping station. it happened at an underground line that affected a pole. is caught fire underground, raced up this pole and is now affecting the pumping station. here is the department of public works personnel. many people are without water this morning. >> yes, they are. about 150,000 people in a very large area. we are dealing with stevenson lane over to old harford road and falls road.

it is an enormous area. they will be out of water until bge gets the line fix. and did little bit after that, because it will take a few hours to get the system back up. >> schools, hospitals. >> the university. the whole area. anything within those boundaries is going to be impacted. there is not much we can do about that until bge gets the line up. they are telling us about 4:00 this afternoon and maybe three hours after that. we have been through so many water main breaks in power outages due to blizzards in major storms. we all know the view team right now. you have to keep water on hand, whether it is tap water, have a couple of refrigerated bottled waters. make sure you have that for

these emergencies. >> this is a situation where it usually takes one line to operate the pumping station. you have two, but both burned up. >> that is right. when they converge at the pumping station, which they have to, and you are out of luck. >> thanks for joining us. stay tuned. because so many areas are affected, watch for school closures. they will likely role in very soon. be aware of that. jennifer franciotti. wbal-tv. >> a new campaign will be launched today by former governor bob ehrlich. he is going up for a rematch against gov. o'malley. he told listeners he will be signing off in a july when he signs his candidacy papers.

they are expected to have an hour-long debate on the show this saturday which starts at 9:00 a.m. >> landmark legislation taking tough action against membergang emmbers. it restores -- members. it restores tougher language and will get tougher sentences for them. they could end up locking up gang members who do not commit crimes. there are 11,000 members of these gangs maryland. >> 25-confirmed dead while the fate of four others is uncertain. the tragedy is highlighting the dangers of coal mining. here are more details. >> the accident has gotten the

attention of lawmakers on capitol hill. some are calling for hearings into the matter. environmental groups are pushing for an alternative to coal. in a small community in west virginia, who, prayers, and a race against time to find four miners still missing in the explosion on monday. officials say it could take days to drill ventilation holes to clear dangerous gases build up inside the mind. >> you want to help them as fast as possible. >> it is highlighting the dangers of coal mining. >> thousands of people work and a ground every day. perhaps they become immune to the dangers. >> all coal mining has gotten safer, it is still a dangerous business. the explosion is one of the many factors that goes into a

decision on how to develop our energy resources. coal produces about half of our nation's electricity. green energy advocates say everyone should care about what happens here. >> anybody using electricity needs to be thinking that we get it from coal. every time they flip a light switch, they are causing cold to be burned. >> he is with the institute for market transformation. it is pushing for safer and cleaner energy alternatives that will mean retirement for coal plants. the ceo of the mine has been outspoken in his opposition to climate change legislation. he says democrats should support a bill. wbal-tv. > the u.s. army is pulling the welcome mat on several fast food restaurant operating at bases in afghanistan.

the one to terminate burger king, pizza hut, , because they take of the valuable resources like space and water. they are in a war zone and not an amusement park. that brings us to our watercooler question of the day. what do you think about the army pulling these restaurant chains from bases in afghanistan? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> coming up, get out of those walking shoes. not only is it good for your health, but it could get to a break from work. >> call me, i will be there. >>

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>> welcome back. it is 72 degrees already downtown at the maryland science center. no weather problems on your way to work or school this wednesday. it will be a war oncm one, a feg like summer. 70 at the airport. the forecast for today, a mixture of sunshine and cloud. it'll be hot, but not humid. that is a good thing. the high temperature is expected to be around 90 degrees. we will check the seven-day forecast when i come back in a few minutes. over to the news desk. >> if you suffer from weight problems, it could be linked to a psychological problem.

if you tend to give a lot to others, you may not be focusing enough time on yourself and using food to do so. they stress can take a toll. it could increase the risk of obesity. take 30 minutes a day to relax. >> women could lower their risk of stroke by walking. if they walk two more hours a week, they reduce their risk for a stroke. if they walk at a brisk pace, they are 37 percent of less at risk. this did not apply to men. but they can break out the speakers today for the american heart association it is in -- encouraging people to get out and walk for 30 minutes. physical inactivity doubles the risk for heart disease.

66 degrees on tv hill. >> where is the rumba? -- rum?

>> good morning. we are picking up just a little bit on the roads. there is still an accident in anne arundel county. some downed wires they're taking a while to clean up. in bel air in the route one bypass, and accident we are checking on there. a disabled tractor-trailer on the outer loop of the beltway just pass bellaire road. we will give you the latest as we get it.

things are picking up here but to no delays just yet. the harrisburg expressway, southbound traffic is heavier than northbound traffic. no delays to report. that is the latest. let's check the buses and the trains with the mta. >> looking pretty good. some diversions, the 19 bus and two on the 21 bus. on-time service fees 890 bruntlett has a -- brunswick has a delay. now back to tony pann. >> the weather is pretty quiet this wednesday morning.

let's send it out to sandra with breaking news. apparently there are pirates this morning. >> it is captain jack sperarrow with a little too much rum. an event this saturday. there are many specials on bars. it is bigger and better than ever this year. we have an imitator of jack. who is coming from the original movie? >> a couple of actors will be in town this entire week in making special appearances at our party friday night and signing

autographs. >> people are in character. they look forward to this every year. whether they looking forward to? what is the highlight of the big battleship. >> yes a ship is coming up from florida built from a 1962 movie version with marlon brando. it will be in the sea battle at 5:00 on saturday. roller skating pirates. the chesapeake roller derby will have live music. lots of activities for children. there will be a costume contest. so many things to mention. we have an event at the frederick douglass museum friday

night. you can get tickets for $40. on saturday it is free. >> we are having parts of the caribbean weather for sure. take a look at hd doppler air. -- doppler. thunderstorm activity over the midwest. a cold front will affect us just in time for opening day. the weather on saturday will be dry but not 90 degrees. i am finding the correct way to wield a sword. >> usually do it away from you. >> it is amazing what you learn here. >> [unintelligible] [laughter]

and lots of fun this weekend down there. check it out. things will change by the weekend. it will feel like it should with temperatures around 60 degrees. the humidity is not bad, but temperatures today up near 90 degrees. in the plains states, that system will catch up to us and give as a thunderstorm thursday night into friday morning. mostly sunny today. temperatures are starting way above the seasonal norms for a high. around 62 or 70 degrees such as at the airport. we are shooting for a high- temperature this afternoon around 90 degrees. the record high is 93 degrees. here is the forecast for today. mostly sunny. a temperature range between 87-

92 degrees. the temperatures of staying around 60 degrees in most locations. things will change tomorrow. the cold front will approach late in the afternoon. but thursday evening, a good chance for thunderstorms. a strong cold front will sweep through in the evening. it will drop temperatures 30 degrees by the time we get to the weekend. the orioles' home opener is on friday. 80 on thursday before the rain comes in. rain thursday night into friday morning. the first pitch is at 3:00. we should be ok at game time. high temperatures around 60 degrees. drive this weekend with a high near 59 saturday. 64 sunday. by tuesday of next week, at near 70 degrees. >> thanks.

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the orioles' season is on the way. stop me if you heard this before. >> stop. >> the new closer unable to get the last three out. they lose a heartbreaker to the rays. they like what they saw from kevin mill wouwood, who battled all night. three hits for jones. 1-0 lead. watch nick markakis. take a seat navarro. 3-3 orialoles home runs.

mike and solace in. bases loaded. reached mike gonzale-- mike gon. bases loaded. the rays win 4-3. the connecticut basketball team beat stanford. >> amazing. >> 78 wins in a row. 162 games left for the orioles. >> thanks. the >> here is a look ahead to the next hour of 11 news today. >> an electrical fire has left

thousands without water. >> entityand the "consumer alert." >> that is news you can use. big changes coming up at the end of the week in the weather. >> a few more things going on the roads including a closure in townsend because of the overnight fire the jennifer franciotti has been talking about. an update is next.

>> to a dozen people could be without water for most of the day --