packing a lot of thunder, lightning, and even hail. >> my car was behind my house a couple of blocks. it is not anymore. it got lifted up in the flood. the flood is now in my house. >> hd doppler shows how powerful the storms were. lots of red and purple rolling through baltimore city. about 9:30 p.m. tuesday night, rainfall totals were impressive as well, 1-4 inches in some spots. the heaviest areas were northwest of baltimore city and central baltimore county. >> any thunderstorm is capable of turning severe, given the right conditions. >> despite the severity of the storms, meteorologist agree it is nothing out of the ordinary for maryland summer weather. >> it was hailing. you could not see 20 feet in this neighborhood. >> in one of the worst-hit

areas, it was déjà vu all over again for those who lost power for about a week in the last storm, and again tuesday night. >> our trees behind our house came down and took out the power. the transformer literally blew up. a huge flash, pop, explosion. >> and within a month. what are the odds? >> residents were trying to do nothing -- to take things in stride, but were assured by barker's that their power would be restored by the end of the day -- by power crews that their power would be restored by the end of the day. >> it is aggravating. it is mother nature, so what can you do? but at least we got the power crews are here first. -- out here first. >> i was told by residents that a number of the neighborhoods have already had restored power. we are 8 inches below normal

when it comes to rain fall out at b.w.i. airport. and we get rain my guest today, it is not actually good for crops because it falls so quickly that it rolls off the soil. let's head back inside to tom tasselmyer to have a look at the forecast. it was quite a lightning show yesterday. >> lot of lightning, as you mentioned. and some heavy downpours. but the threat today is further to our east. from dorchester down to ocean city and in parts of southern maryland in st. mary's county, a severe thunderstorm watch. around here, the radar is clear. nothing in the immediate baltimore area. thunderstorms in virginia are strong, but not living in our direction. some storms moving across the southern part of the bay. that storm continues to drift away. this severe threat is down to the south on the lower eastern shore.

while we are dealing with some heavy showers and storms in the area and the potential for some flooding, more than half of the countries dealing with a rather severe drought. the nation's heartland is dealing with the worst of it. jay gray is in missouri where some of the farmers are struggling the worst and hoping for rain. >> new climate data shows last month was not only the hottest july ever, but the warmest month of all time. and that is since they started keeping records in 1895. here on missouri farmland and across the midwest, folks will tell you they did not need that data to tell you how extreme conditions have been. it is not the water the area desperately need got instead, the waves of orange and yellow, revealing crumbling earth and burn down remnants of a desperate summer. all 114 counties in missouri have been declared disaster

areas. the state is suffering through extreme drought conditions. for the first time ever, the city of oliver has restricted water use because the wells are too low. >> everybody has gone down. we are seeing it stabilize, but it has gone low enough that we have concern. >> concern is about the only thing that seems to be growing in this area where most make their living from the land. this family has been dairy farming for more than 50 years and has never seen conditions quite as bad. the pond have dried up. they have hauled as much as 8,000 gallons of water to their heard every day. farmers are being forced to pay for speed and hay and it costs more than the milk they are producing. -- pay for feed and hay and it costs more than the milk they

are producing. >> it is discouraging to know that every day you are going into the whole modern -- money- wise. -- going in the whole money- wise. i keep trying to the good lord that he will send some rain. >> a prayer that continues to echo across missouri and the entire midwest. >> three days of measurable rainfall since april 30, including recently when they got to tens of an inch. arbys the combined nowhere near enough to wash away their problems. >> state health officials confirmed this summer has been the most deadly when it comes to keep in maryland in the past seven years. -- heat in maryland in the past

seven years. the total number of heat- related deaths so far this summer is 40. most victims are 45 or older and nearly half of them died in the power outages in june. the casualties at the surpassed the total in 2006. stay on top of severe weather when it comes to heat or strong storms. do not get stuck in a storm. you can carry radar everywhere with our new iphone app and interactive radar. about 150 residents are being allowed into their homes this hour after an all-day evacuation order due to a propane tanker that crashed yesterday afternoon. skyteam 11 was over the senior earlier today. that was before flight restrictions -- was over the area earlier today before flight

restrictions in the region. the tanker crashed into a cotton building after losing its brakes on a hill. the flight restrictions in the area are now lifted. meanwhile, lots of cans all over the beltway. traffic was backed up as motorists were running over the cans, sending them flying on other parts of the beltway. it is still unclear how those cans ended up road -- littering the runway. -- littering the roadway. >> david collins has been following this next issue since day one. >> the governor signed the bill just hours after the general assembly approved it. he said it will great 2300 permanent jobs and generate hundreds of millions of dollars for the state. gov. martin o'malley signed an extended family and built in prince george's county, as well

as table games -- gambling bill in prince george's county, as well as table games. >> we are now able to put this issue behind us and move forward. it incorporates suggestions from the general assembly. it is a fair compromise. >> it also significantly reduces tax rates for all gaming operators. it is intended to compensate owners because of additional competition and offset the cost of buying machines currently purchased by the state. michael busch, a long time opponent of gambling, has come to accept that this is what the public wants. >> 3 harter 4 merryl lenders -- marylanders what this type of gaming. -- three out of four marylanders what this type of gaming. >> there is a provision to allow

veterans groups, such as the vfw and american legion, to have slot machines. >> the bottom line with this legislation is that we are talking about hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars. it is a win for the state. >> the legislation will generate $174 million a year for the state when all sites are up and running. by $135 million of that will come from savings when they operate their machines. >> after the chamber voted, mike miller created a stir, suggesting national harbour and rose croft share gambling devices. one of his aides says he was joking and has no plans to seek another referendum question to make that happen. >> in the meantime, is official. in an attack involving a pit

bull, the owner can be held liable for damages without proof of the animals violent past. lawmakers were looking to change a court ruling that define spitballs as inherently dangerous. the house and senate confirmed they could not reconcile differences by early this morning. >> the baltimore city board of estimate approved about $2,000 for the police department. this will set a security team with stephanie rawlings-blake and her family on a personal vacation next week. >> the mayor and her family are taking a week-long trip to california, and the police department says it is protocol to send security along with them. the board of estimate approved $2,000 wednesday for the city police department to send a security detail along with the mayor and her family on a

rsonal vacation next week. we asked the mayor for comment. >> that decision is made by the police department. >> we went to the city police, who told us it has been common practice for years and has decided it was a decision made by the intelligence department of the department. >> we determine the level of security needed for each individual person. we have a unit that specializes in this area. we will not compromise someone's personal safety, especially when you are a chief executive of a major city like baltimore. >> they accompany the mayor around the city on a daily basis while she performs her duties. on the west coast she is less likely to be recognized. but the police department says it is not worth taking a chance. >> she is a high-profile mayor and she serves on the national conference of mayors. the police department feels she is afforded a certain level of

security, as is customary with previous destinations. >> former mayor sheila dixon took security with her on a trip to florida. they officers determine how much security is needed right case by case is -- basis. she does have the right to decline it. >> she absolutely had the right to do whatever she wants. however, her security experts, the chief of intelligence, the police commissioner made these recommendations for a reason. it is in the best interest of the safety of the mayor that she is accompanied by police protection. >> police say the practice is in line with what other major cities like philadelphia and new york provide for their mirrors as well. -- mayors as well. >> do you want to know what $26,000 of marijuana looks like? >> the man accused of cultivating that in his

backyard, we will tell you how many plants police found on the property. >> racing to repair a sinkhole that in packs about 100

>> breaking news out of baltimore county, a three- vehicle crash slowing traffic coming out of the city. what is the latest? what this is northbound i-95 just out of 695 on the east side. at least three vehicles involved. there is a personal injury, but we do not believe it is serious. the fast lane of i-95 is shot down. traffic is backed up all the way to pulaski highway. >> thank you. if you are just joining us, here's a look at what is happening. police bust two pasadena man for cultivating marijuana farm in their backyard. they're both 41 and face various drug charges after police say they found 26 marijuana plants on their property. you can see $26,000 worth of pot right here. the plans for ranging in height

from 3 feet to 9 feet tall. additional drug paraphernalia was also recovered. a water main break overnight left residents high and dry over night for hours. this is in the 17 under block of frederick avenue where it leads eastman ave. also open up a sinkhole. one area of the road is closed as it is scheduled for repaving tomorrow. a man has been found guilty of killing his 12-year-old stepdaughter, stabbing her more than 40 times. he was in the process of divorcing her mother when he murdered the girl in their home and may have, 2011. prosecutors -- in may, 2011. prosecutors revealed evidence, as well as dna evidence found on the sheet of a small sword. no word on a sentencing date. ,> in tonight's medical alert

if you remember governor o'malley announced last week the low rate of infant mortality for the second year in row. now there is more positive development underage hospital program called the maryland patient safety center. in the last four years there has been a 67% reduction in induction. and 18% in decline in nicu admissions. wes knile is spreading faster than it had in previous summers and -- west knile virus is spreading faster than it had in previous summers. the highest number of cases are being seen since 2004. the mild spring and hot summer has been the perfect breeding ground. the drought has added to the

problem. >> with fewer water sources, mosquitoes and birds find themselves closer together. >> experts recommend using insect repellent outdoors, draining standing water, and wearing long sleeves and pants when outside at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. >> and now, your 11 insta- weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> only a few isolated showers and a few isolated thunderstorms to contend with this afternoon so far. most of the activity is staying south or east of baltimore. moving over toward the eastern shore locations slowly. there is a strong tercel down over the bay moving over these -- a stronger sell over the bay moving over the eastern shore right now. gusty winds and lightning in

northern virginia. overall, things are beginning to quiet down in the baltimore area and north and west. conditions are most favorable to the severe thunderstorms down in southern maryland in st. mary's county doniger dorchester county. -- down into dorchester county. we can start to see the change in the air mass. while it is 85 downtown, 85 in chestertown and 86 degrees in salsbury caballo 70's in the western maryland mountains. -- in salsbury, loh 70's in the western maryland mountains. it is dryer to the north and west. the 57 degree dewpoint in oakland. that cooler air will be in rate -- invading our region overnight.

tomorrow is looking like a beautiful day. you can see from ride around the front back into this high- pressure system that the temperatures do not change much. that is the atmosphere that will be out over as tomorrow. tonight, just a slight risk of a shower around baltimore for the next couple of hours. we will drop the temperature in to the low and mid 60's. tomorrow will be beautiful. sunny and in the 80's of 290. the -- and up to 90. tomorrow is the last day of summer where the sun will set at 8:00 p.m. or after. the days are getting shorter. the bay water temperatures are still in the low 80's. high tide at fort mchenry at 624 a and dry air and sunny skies with a

thunderstorm rolling in on friday. sunshine with a high-pressure tomorrow and another storm rolling in tomorrow afternoon. sunny skies, less humid tomorrow. another round of thunderstorms on friday. the seven-day around baltimore, a pretty's. 90 on friday with thunderstorms late afternoon. a slight chance of a shower to our south on sunday. cooler temperatures each day. >> a new program begins today for young illegal immigrants who want to stay in the u.s. >> it could be a chance for them to get a job, go to college, or join the military without worrying about deportation for the next two years. >> six winning numbers, that is all that is standing between you and $320 million.

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>> $320 million and climbing. it is the powerball jackpot. >> they are doing a lot of business from folks who hope to become the lucky winner. >> everybody is spending a lot of money. >> we ask customers at this 7/11 what they would do with all that money. >> i cannot even really think of what i would not do. [laughter] >> this is the winning ticket. it will give me a lot of things i need and want. >> i just hope i win, that is all. >> absolutely nothing but trouble. i would travel. i would quit my job. >> i would buy me an island. i will buy me the biggest island they got. and you will be the first person

there with your dog, your cat, your husband, your children, and bring a few relatives. >> what an invitation. what is the breakdown if you win the $320 million? uncle sam will take 33.5%. but after that, you get it -- >> $3.9 million per year for 30 years. >> the store that sells the winning powerball ticket gets $100,000. powerball is sold in 34 states and jurisdictions. and maryland had two winners last year. and remember the mega millions winner in march? >> how many chances have i got? 20 out of 1 million? i cannot do that. i work too hard for my money.

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>> the wbal tv 11 news at 5:00 p.m. continues now. >> new tonight at 5:30 p.m., local high school athlete returned to the practice field. how many of them are aware of the new state policy in place now to deal with concussions? it has added more teeth to the legislation dealing with protecting students. >> tim tooten is live in the newsroom with how the policy is being carried out. >> high schools are well aware of this new policy, but what we can tell in places in baltimore county, they are wasting no time putting what is on paper into action. >> i won my second offense lined up on that, facing that way.

>> 1, 2, 3. >> it did not really start until about four days later. all i had that night was confusion. >> charles is back on the playing field. he suffered a concussion last season. coaches across the state say the new concussion policy is to keep students save. >> every year, you read about some person who was injured and learns -- has to learn how to read again when they are 24 years old. we would be missing our duty if we did not fully educate them on how to do it properly. >> coaches and trainers say they know a close call when they see one. >> their personalities change when they get hit. they do not remember things, even their own name. if they do not remember who i am, that is a big problem. >> players have to take an

impact concussion test. to determine if and when they can turn -- return to the practice field after an injury. jock had to take one last year. -- jack had to take one last year. >> it will help determine what i can get back on the field. >> i have no problem with it. >> the head of athletics is in charge of enforcing the policy. >> we have to make sure they understand why we are taking these precautions on and off the field. >> the football team will begin practicing in pads on friday. to a look at the state's congressional policy, go to wbaltv.com and click on "education alert." >> beginning today, young people

who were brought into this country illegally can apply for work permits and protection from deportation. the new program presents one of the most significant changes to immigration policy in years. sally kidd has more. >> president obama announced the policy change in june. today, a homeland security department began accepting applications. not only did her parents bring her to the u.s. from chile when she was 2 years old, now the 17- year-old undocumented student excited about getting a driver's license and work permit. >> for some people, this is just a policy change. but for us streamers, it is promise. it is so much more. >> casa de maryland has been flooded for help since the

obama administration announced the program in june. >> i want to be able to say i'm part of this country and work legally. i want to be able to get the benefits that other u.s. citizens get that i am not getting. >> in major cities across the country, illegal immigrants stored in line to obtain the necessary paperwork. many call a back door amnesty and say they are concerned about the economy and the impact on education. >> adding 2 million workers to the work force when there is over 8% unemployment and over half of recent college graduates are unemployed or underemployed, that is just negligence. >> a some republicans have accused president obama of making the change to boost his chances of reelection. >> the president has come under fire recently from hispanics, jose has not fulfilled promises

on immigration -- who say he has not fulfilled promises on immigration reform. >> residence in central baltimore county and no. baltimore city are cleaning up today following last night's wild weather. some areas were flooded and roads were littered with debris. emergency officials recorded making a number of water rescues last night and this morning. some areas got up to 4 inches of rain, not to mention gumball sized hail and damaging winds. many customers were without power. that number is now less than 1000. it may be another 12 hours before the work is complete. that is, following this tanker truck accident. the have to continue offloading 9,000 gallons of propane from the big rig, which lost its

brakes coming down the hill. the 150 residents have been evacuated from their homes and could be kept out until tomorrow morning. the driver was hurt, but koch's, following the crash -- but conscious, following the crash. fire officials tell us units arrived on scene to find this vessel ablaze with no one on it. first responders were able to contain the blaze just to that boat. it is unclear what caused the fire. gerry sandusky is formed -- is working on a memoir. >> details from a pennsylvania state prison as we cover the nation. >> this was the close -- is so close that i thought that in the face. >> plus, an 81-year-old from >> plus, an 81-year-old from virginia trapped under

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>> a security guard has been shot at the headquarters of the family research council. a security guard was struck in the arm, but its condition is not known. the suspect was immediately taken into custody. according to reports, the shooter enter the building displaying a gun and was confronted by security guards before he fired. it is not known if any guards fired back. the family research council is a christian conservative organization that promotes traditional marriage and lobbies against gay rights and other same-sex issues. it appears that gerry sandusky is spending his time in prison writing a book. he has already published a memoir called attached, and now there is where he is working on a second of from behind bars.

he is no longer on suicide watch and spend ayers behind bars in his cell. he will not be allowed to profit from his books behind bars. >> a woman used ingenuity to save herself from being trapped under a riding lawnmower. late last month, the riding lawnmower started malfunctioning when going uphill. when she tried to turn around, it rolled over and fell on top of her, pinning her leg between the mower and some rocks. >> the tractor was smoking and i was sure it was going to burst into flames any minute. i thought, i don't want to die like this. >> she tried to call for help, but nobody heard her. she used the handle of a bucket to release her leg from being trapped. it took her five hours. she said she has no plans to cut

her lawn any time soon. >> more news -- more update on the news we brought you at the beginning of the hour. the multi vehicle pileup on i- 95. what are the late breaking details? >> they are still investigating the accident. the fastlane.gov northbound i-95 just prior to 695 -- the fast lane of north bound i-95 just prior to 695 is blocked. just north of eastern avenue is where the backup begins. it is slow going. it is at least three, maybe even five vehicles involved in this crash. >> 4 million of some of the most popular baby seats on the market are being pulled from the shelves. >> which make and model of bumbo

chairs are being pulled from the market. >> a couple of isolated thunderstorms on hd doppler. a much better day ahead tomorrow.

>> coming up at 6:00 p.m., we continued to tune in on the special session in annapolis. why prince george's county is pushing so hard to get a casino. and we will look at the extent of its damage from the storms overnight. those

>> the baltimore orioles are contending -- continuing their winning ways in a victory over the boston red sox. they have won eight over there -- of their last 10 games. >> the orioles last night had a 7-1 win. they have not had this kind of season since 1997. the question is, where are the fans? attendance is up, but still well below what we saw in the mid- 1990s when they were perennial winners. have they to the body in? the fans that we talked to

today, the answer was a resounding yes. >> despite what many believed at the beginning of the year, despite what so many statistics say about the quality of the 2012 orioles, the record does the talking. they tied up the wild card spot seven weeks to go. the orioles are not going away and the fans rejoice. >> i always love seeing the orioles. [no audio] >> we apologize for some technical difficulties. the oriole fans, but they were very happy and believe they will be here for the long haul. we talked to some whose first time it was coming to camden yards. but many remain hesitant.

it is understandable. it has been since 1997 since the orioles had a winning record. it is certainly something to enjoy. coming up later, we will hear from the players themselves whether they care very much about a pennant. the short answer is, not a whole lot. >> and now, your 11 insta- weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> a few areas are picking up showers and storms today. stevensville, heavy rain as we speak. and some lightning associated with this storm as well. a couple of lightning strikes have shown up in the past few minutes. torrential downpours. be careful heading over to the eastern shore. you can see it begins to drift to the east. that is about it for storms in our area right now the trend

seems to be toward a much quieter and nicer weather pattern overnight and during the day tomorrow. a severe thunderstorm watch for our area is even further south than the bay bridge. you've got to get down in dorchester and somerset counties. these are the areas that have the best chance for a powerful thunderstorm to pop up. even there, but activity has been scattered. thankfully, a lot cooler today that the record high, which was 103 on this 15th day of august in 1988. 49 degrees is the record low in 1964. cooler and drier air coming in from the north and west as we speak. oakland, a cool 70 degrees. that is behind the front.

it will move off the coast tonight and allow high pressure to settle in. a clearing trend as this hite gets a little closer. friday, the next five will be rolling in it with possibly another round of thunderstorms. tomorrow afternoon and evening, storms in the great lakes push through the mounds by early friday. -- the mountains by early friday. tonight, 60-68. a little bit cooler and eventually turning a little less humid. tomorrow, the northwest wind continues and with lots of sunshine and breezy air compressing of the mountains. we may hit 90 degrees in a few locations, but noticeably less humid. northwest winds on the bay, weighs about a foot. a water temperatures in the low 80's.

sunny skies tomorrow, a thunderstorm late friday. partly cloudy on saturday and maybe a shower passing sunday afternoon. the weekend will feature cooler temperatures, highs in the low 80's and lows in the low 60's. consumerin tonight's alert with a serious concern from the consumer products safety commission regarding a popular baby chair. about 4 million of them are being pulled from shelves because kids are managing to wiggle out of them get hurt. we are talking skull fractures here. we have a link at our website on how to get your free repair kit. it will include a restraint belts, instructions, and a warning sticker. there is a new warning that gives the term "payphone" new meaning. wal-mart, target, best buy --

they have all created a cop -- a company called merchant exchange. it is an application that would beilable from most any smart phones. it would compete with google's wali payment app. the federal trade commission is cracking down on check scams and people who send things online. we are talking about using sites like e-bay and craigslist.com. potential buyers at sending sellers checks that are nearly twice the cost of the product, and then asking the victims to send them the difference. >> it will -- very likely will not be able to tell a counterfeit check when you see it. nor will eurobank be able to tell. >> it can take up to four weeks for the check to clear, but banks require -- but banks are required to make that funding

available quicker. anyone who thinks they have been ticketed and the judge should be filing a complaint with the ftc or the attorney general's office. we're working on a story about the casinos. >> we are crunching the numbers to get a better picture of the financial impact on saint -- on prince george's county. >> making a comeback. that story, coming up.

>> baltimore is known for its neighborhoods. over the years, some have changed for the better and some not so much. >> if you have not been down to the pennsylvania avenue neighborhood in a while, it is starting to look like the neighborhood of old. >> in its day, pennsylvania avenue was the place to be. now, pennsylvania avenue is making a comeback. ♪ ♪ >> they were playing jazz on pennsylvania avenue again this morning. it sounded like it did in its heyday.

jim hammaren groppi here. he remembers when it was the place to be. >> i came from this community. i know the history of pennsylvania avenue. i know what it was, what it can be. >> a year ago, they opened this bakery. they make all kinds of baked goods. these are sweet potato pies. but what they are known for ireir papi roles -- are ther rolls. >> the best way to do it is to try it. they are light and flaky. >> jim is determined to see pennsylvania avenue make a comeback. today, he opened a garden next to his bakery company, complete with this mural. it is the royal theater marquee, complete with the portraits of

some of the artists who played here. >> we are keeping the heritage of the community alive. i love art, so it is a way of getting everybody involved. if you want good jazz, good music, and good shopping, good food, you came to pennsylvania avenue. it will be that way and much more in the future. this is just the start. >> folks here today are happy it is on its way back. >> start the new renaissance on pennsylvania avenue. >> i love it. >> that is all for us at 5:00 p.m. this is what it's coming up at 6:00 p.m. >> you have seen the commercials for the casinos at the inner harbor. new details on why they are >> and folks are still cleaning up after last night's violent

storms. >> the mayor gets a security detail while on personal vacation, paid for by taxpayer money. >> you are watching wbal tv 11, live, local, late breaking. this is 11 news at 6:00 p.m. >> our big story, the governor signed legislation that led to the voters decide whether a sixth casino can operate in prince george's county. it also allows table games at all casino sites. >> david collins has been covering this story and has uncovered information on why prince george's county has worked so hard to make this happen. >> prince george's county stands to gain the most. it is its ticket to economic prosperity if approved by voters. >> the destination casino opening at the inner harbor has the next great